Kinderpunsch (German Christmas Punch)
This Kinderpunsch recipe is a hot Christmas punch made with fruit juices, tea and warm spices. Kinder Punch is a holiday tradition in Germany, and is the perfect addition to any winter gathering.
Servings 10
Calories 134kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups apple cider or apple juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 3 cups cherry juice
- 3 cups water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- 4 hibiscus or berry tea bags
- garnishes such as more whole spices, orange slices and cranberries optional
Instructions
- Place the apple cider, orange juice, cherry juice, water, sugar, star anise, cinnamon sticks and cloves in a large pot over medium heat. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Add the tea bags.
- Let the tea bags steep for 10 minutes, then discard the tea bags.
- Serve, with additional garnishes if desired.
Notes
- If you’re serving a crowd and need to keep the punch warm, you can let it sit on the stove on the lowest heat setting, or transfer it to a crock pot and use the keep warm option. You can also put it in a thermos for travel purposes.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.05g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg