Holiday Kinderpunsch
Bring the magic of German Weihnachtsmarkts straight to your home with this delicious holiday Kinderpunsch. Fruity, spiced and so flavorful, this wonderful mulled cider is sure to be a highlight of the Christmas season.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Water
- 2 Fruity tea bags (ex. Wild Berry Tea)
- 2.5 cups Apple juice
- 1 cup Cherry juice
- 2 cups Mixed red fruit juice (ex. pomegranate, cherry, apple, currant, grape, cranberry)
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 2 Star anise
- 10 Whole cloves
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 Sliced orange
- Pomegranate arils
Instructions
- To start the Kinderpunsch, begin by adding all of your juices and water to a pot. Bring to a soft boil over medium to medium high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and add the tea bags to the hot juice mixture. Let steep for 5 to 8 minutes. Do not over steep to prevent the cider from becoming bitter.
- Next, add the whole spices, honey, sliced orange and pomegranate arils to the cider. Stir then let steep for 15 minutes.
- After 15 minutes, remove the orange slices and continue simmering the cider with the spices.
- Simmer for 15 to 20 more minutes then remove all the spices and any remaining fruit bits. Pour into mugs to serve. Garnish with pomegranate arils or an orange slice if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to make this holiday Kinderpunsch ahead of time and then store (without the spices or fruit!) in the fridge until ready to heat again and serve.