Cranberry punch
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Warm cranberry-citrus punch with the addition of aromatic spices. A warming drink on a gloomy and cool day.
Punch can be an alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktail, but always with the addition of fruit or fruit juice and a large amount of aromatic spices. I associate this drink with Christmas, but, of course, it can be made at any time of the year when you want something warm and aromatic on a cool evening.
Ингредиенты
Water - 2 l
Cranberries - 500 g
Orange - 2 pcs.
Lemon - 2 pcs.
Apple - 2 pcs.
Brown sugar - 200 g
Ginger (fresh) - 2 centimeters
Cinnamon (sticks) - 2 pcs.
Vanilla (pod) - 1 pc.
Nutmeg - on the tip of a knife
Allspice (peas) - 3 pcs.
Tangerines - for serving
Mint - for serving
Рецепт
1. To make non-alcoholic cranberry punch, use fresh or frozen cranberries. For a more intense aroma, it is advisable to use fresh ginger (not ground), the size of the piece is approximately 2 centimeters.
2. Peel and cut the ginger into slices, cut 1.5 oranges and 1 lemon into thick slices. Remove the core from the apples and cut into 4-6 pieces. I used frozen cranberries; there is no need to defrost them; we will set aside one handful of cranberries to decorate the finished drink. Cut a couple of tangerines, the remaining lemon and half an orange into thin slices - they will also be needed to serve the finished punch.
3. Pour water into a large saucepan (volume - at least 3 liters), add sugar, all the spices, chopped fruit and ginger.
4. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat, cover the pan with a lid and simmer for 5 minutes at low simmer. Then remove the pan from the heat and leave the punch covered to steep for about 1 hour. During this time, the punch will cool down to the temperature where you can drink it without burning yourself, and it will infuse: spices and fruits will give their tastes and aromas to the drink.
5. Strain the punch, pour into glasses, add thinly sliced lemon, orange and tangerine slices to each serving of the drink, as well as cranberries and mint for decoration. Serve the drink warm. Perhaps, after brewing, non-alcoholic cranberry punch will seem too sweet, but after adding slices of fresh citrus fruits, the taste will be balanced, and you will get a sweet drink with sourness and bitterness at the same time.
6. Bon appetit and cozy evenings to you!