Christmas Punch with Rum and Fruit

Name: Christmas Punch with Rum and Fruit
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 1 pot
Ingredients: 750 ml red wine; 200 ml dark rum; 400 ml orange juice; 300 ml apple juice drink; 4 tablespoons cane sugar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 pc oranges; 1 pc lemon; 1 pc apples; 2 pcs cinnamon bark; 6 pcs cloves; 2 pcs star anise; 4 pcs allspice; oranges; cinnamon bark

Karel ČernýDrinkCzech Cuisine0 x se líbilo

Aromatic hot punch made from red wine and dark rum with orange slices, apples, and Christmas spices. A festive drink for warm evenings by the tree, served from a carafe or straight from the pot.

Příprava: 10min

Vaření: 25min

CELKOVÝ ČAS: 35min

Step by step process

Preparing the Fruit

1
Thoroughly wash the orange and lemon in hot water and pat dry to remove any wax from the skin.
2
Cut the orange into thicker rounds about 0.5 cm thick and the lemon into thin slices. Core the apple and cut it into small cubes or slices.

Making the Punch

3
Pour the red wine, orange juice, and apple juice into a large pot, add the cane sugar and honey, and stir well to combine.
4
Add the orange and lemon slices and apple pieces, then add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and allspice.
5
Heat over low heat for about 20-25 minutes, making sure the drink never comes to a boil (max. around 80 °C / 175 °F). Boiling would evaporate the alcohol and ruin the flavor.
6
Once the punch is well infused with the spices, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the dark rum. Cover and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Serving

7
Strain the punch through a sieve into a carafe, or ladle it directly into heatproof mugs or glasses.
8
Garnish each serving with a fresh orange slice and a cinnamon stick, and serve hot.