Winter Punch Spiced Apple Punch

How about a warming winter punch? The perfect mix of winter spices and fruits makes it a highlight for any winter celebration!

Ingredients:

• 1 liter of apple juice
• 500 ml white wine (optional for the adult version)
• 500 ml mineral water (for some fizz)
• 200 ml orange juice
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 5-6 cloves
• 1-2 star anise
• 1 apple, cut into thin slices
• 1 orange, cut into thin slices
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (for a slight sweetness)
• Optional: A dash of rum or amaretto for extra warmth

Preparation:

1. Heat the juice and spices : Heat the apple juice, white wine and orange juice in a large saucepan without boiling. Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise and let it steep for about 10-15 minutes to allow the aromas to fully develop.
2. Add sweetness : Stir in honey or maple syrup to taste to give the punch a wintery sweetness.
3. Add fruit : Add the apple and orange slices to the punch and let it steep for a few minutes.
4. Allow to cool and serve : Allow the punch to cool slightly and then pour it into a large punch bowl. Just before serving, add the mineral water to create a slight fizzing effect.

Serve:

Decorate the glasses with cinnamon sticks or a touch of cinnamon sugar on the rim of the glass. For a particularly festive flair, you can also add a few pomegranate seeds, which will shine like little gems in the punch.

You can get the perfect punch bowl here!

Tip:

For a non-alcoholic version, simply leave out the white wine and rum - the taste still remains wonderfully wintry!