Gingered Cranberry Hot Punch

This warm and comforting Gingered Cranberry Hot Punch is the perfect festive drink to enjoy during the holiday season. The combination of zesty ginger, tangy cranberry, and aromatic cloves creates a delightful flavor that will warm you from the inside out. The touch of lemon adds a refreshing citrusy note, making this punch a delightful treat for any gathering.

Gingered Cranberry Hot Punch

A festive and warming punch featuring zesty ginger, tangy cranberry, and aromatic cloves, with a hint of refreshing lemon.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 ounce fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 0.50 small lemon
  • 5 cloves
  • 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cranberry juice
  • Liquid sweetener, as desired

Instructions

  1. Peel and thinly slice the ginger root.
  2. Rinse the lemon in hot water, wipe dry, and remove the peel with a vegetable peeler. Juice the lemon.
  3. In a small pot, combine 2/3 cup of water, 2/3 of the lemon peel, ginger, cloves, and cranberries. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 8 minutes.
  4. Pour the mixture through a sieve into a second pot. Add the lemon and cranberry juices and heat until warmed through.
  5. Pour the punch into a mug or cup, add sweetener to taste, and garnish with the remaining lemon peel.