This sensational Christmas Punch is the perfect drink for any holiday party. Served warm and made in a pinch, this delicious and oh-so-pretty drink will become a yearly favorite!
2cups(500 ml) orange juice, freshly squeezed(about 10 medium oranges)
1cup(250 ml) cranberry juice
1/2cup(125 ml) white rum
¼cupgranulated sugar
2star anise
1cinnamon stick
2orangessliced for garnish
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Instructions
Pour orange, pomegranate juice with sugar, cinnamon stick and star anise in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to simmer for about 2 minutes then decrease to low medium-low heat. Let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
Remove from heat, pour in rum, and stir with a spoon.
Serve warm garnished with orange slices.
Notes
You can add fresh vanilla or lemon zest to the recipe. Swap the rum for brandy or dark rum. Store for up to 7 days in the refrigerator. Reheat gently over low heat in a saucepan. Do not boil.
IMPORTANT NOTE about cranberry juice! If you use a very red cranberry juice, your final product will have a more brown appearance. We recommend a white cranberry juice OR a organic cranberry juice that is lighter in color.