Sparkling Thanksgiving Punch Recipe Video
Summary
Ingredients
| Apple cider | 1 Gallon | |
| Cranberry pomegranate juice | 2 Cup (32 tbs) (100% sugar free) | |
| Cinnamon stick | 10 | |
| Whole cloves | 40 | |
| Oranges | 2 Medium, cut | |
| Lemon | 1 , cut (Optional) | |
| Maple syrup | 2⁄3 Cup (10.67 tbs) (pure) | |
| Brown sugar | 1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), packed | |
| Vanilla extract | 2 Teaspoon | |
| For serving | ||
| Ginger ale | 4 Cup (64 tbs) | |
| Green apple | 1 Large, cubed | |
| Pomegranate | 1 Large, seeded | |
| Oranges | 2 Medium, segmented | |
| Cinnamon sticks | 25 | |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 184 Calories from Fat 2
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.26 g0.4%
Saturated Fat 0.03 g0.17%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 16.5 mg0.7%
Total Carbohydrates 46 g15.4%
Dietary Fiber 3.2 g12.9%
Sugars 39.3 g
Protein 0.75 g1.5%
Vitamin A 2.2% Vitamin C 33.4%
Calcium 5.6% Iron 5.8%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1. In a large pot, over medium heat, add apple cider, cranberry-pomegrante juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, oranges and lemon.
2. Stir to combine. Bring to a slight boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
3. Strain mixture, discard the oranges, lemon, cloves and cinnamon sticks (or create potpourri, see post).
4. Return punch to pot. Add in maple and brown sugar.
5. Simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add vanilla extract and remove from heat.
6. Let punch cool slightly before pouring into a pitcher. Refrigerate overnight.
SERVING
7. In serving glasses, place the mixed fruits and 1 cinnamon stick, filling about a ¼ full. Pour the cold apple cider into the glasses. Add a splash of ginger ale on top. Serve chilled.
TIPS
Freeze the fruit on a baking tray if you want to use them for ice cubes as well.
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