Warm Spice Ale Punch

Fragrant with warm holiday spices, this pale ale-based punch is perfect for entertaining a festive group. The combination of apples, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, honey, and dark rum creates a rich and aromatic flavor that is sure to delight your guests. The addition of pale ale adds a unique twist to the traditional punch, making it a comforting and memorable drink for any gathering.

Warm Spice Ale Punch

A fragrant and rich punch made with pale ale, apples, warm spices, honey, and dark rum.

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Ingredients

  • 1 apple, peeled, cored, and quartered
  • 5 cardamom pods
  • 2-inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 8 oz. pale ale
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 oz. dark rum

Instructions

  1. Place the apples, cardamom, cinnamon, and star anise in a piece of cheesecloth and tie it up.
  2. In a large pot, add the wrapped spices, pale ale, and honey with the apples.
  3. Simmer the mixture on medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, then remove from heat.
  4. Pour 1 ounce of dark rum into a mug and top it with the ale mixture before serving.