This Christmas Eve punch has a host of warming spices for a festive touch.
Cranberry juice, brandy, and ginger beer round out the cozy flavors.
A simple syrup is made with cloves, allspice, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
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Ginger beer adds a little ginger heat, but it isn’t spicy.
Cranberry juice adds the beautiful jewel-tone color and tart juiciness, and brandy adds notes of vanilla.
The brandy is faint but can sneak up on you if you arent sure how many you have had.
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Serve with classic party nibbles likeCheese Thumbprints,Cranberry Brie Bites, andCocktail Meatballs.
6whole allspice(about 1/4 tsp.)
)cinnamon sticks, broken in half
3wholestar anise
1(32-oz.
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)bottle pure unsweetened cranberry juice
2(6.8-oz.
Bring to a boil over high, stirring often, until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a punch bowl; discard solids.
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Cover and chill 1 hour or until ready to serve.
Garnish with orange and lime slices, cranberries, and rosemary sprigs.
Recipe Note
To make a non-alcoholic punch, replace brandy with 1 cup club soda.
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