Description
Starry Night Holiday Punch is a festive, refreshing, and vibrant non-alcoholic beverage perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining chilled sweetened cranberry juice and sparkling grape juice with fresh fruit and warm cinnamon sticks, this punch offers a delightful balance of tartness, sweetness, and spice.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Liquids
- 24 oz sweetened cranberry juice (chilled)
- 24 oz sparkling grape juice (chilled)
Fruits and Spices
- 2 large oranges (sliced)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 large green apples (diced)
- 4-5 cinnamon sticks
- Additional cinnamon sticks and sliced green apples (for garnish)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher or punch bowl, mix the chilled sweetened cranberry juice and sparkling grape juice together. Add the sliced oranges, cranberries, diced green apples, and 4-5 cinnamon sticks. Stir gently to combine all the flavors.
- Chill: Place the punch mixture in the refrigerator to chill thoroughly, allowing the flavors to meld together for at least 1 hour or until ready to serve.
- Serve and Garnish: When ready, serve the punch chilled. Garnish each serving with additional cinnamon sticks and green apple slices cut into star shapes using a star cutter or other fresh fruit garnishes of your choice for a festive touch. Enjoy!
Notes
- This punch is non-alcoholic and great for all ages.
- For a stronger cinnamon flavor, let the punch sit with cinnamon sticks overnight.
- If fresh cranberries are not available, frozen cranberries work perfectly.
- Use star-shaped apple slices to enhance the holiday theme and presentation.
- Adjust sweetness by choosing unsweetened or lightly sweetened juices based on preference.
