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Spiced Cranberry Mocktail Punch

Spiced cranberry mocktail punch combines cranberry juice cocktail and apple cider simmered with orange, cinnamon, and cloves. Chill the spiced base completely, then stir in chilled ginger ale for a fizzy punch served over ice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 1 orange medium, sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 8 cloves whole
  • 4 cups ginger ale chilled
  • 4 cups ice cubes for serving

Equipment

  • 1 4-quart saucepan
  • 1 heatproof container
  • 1 punch bowl

Method
 

  1. Combine the cranberry juice cocktail, apple cider, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a 4-quart saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture just to a simmer over medium heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Strain into a heatproof container and discard the solids.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until completely cold.
  6. Pour the chilled spiced cranberry mixture into a punch bowl.
  7. Gently stir in the ginger ale.
  8. Serve over ice.

Notes

For the best fizz, stir in the chilled ginger ale just before serving. Refrigerate leftover punch for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended. For a lower-sugar option, use diet ginger ale.