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This German drink, called Grossmutters Punsch (Grandmother's Punch), is usually enjoyed warm at midnight on Christmas Eve. It can also be served as a refreshing chilled drink. For a festive touch, add a cinnamon stick to each glass. Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups water |
1/3 cup honey |
1/4 cup (packed) golden brown sugar |
2 tablespoons chopped peeled fresh ginger |
16 whole cloves |
16 whole allspice |
1 vanilla bean, chopped |
1 tea bag (preferably earl grey) |
1 750-ml bottle dry red wine |
1/4 cup dark rum |
crushed ice (if serving punch chilled) |
Directions:
1. Combine water, honey, sugar, ginger, cloves, allspice and vanilla bean in heavy large saucepan. Bring mixture to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until honey and sugar dissolve. Boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add tea bag; let steep 5 minutes. Strain syrup into bowl. Add wine and rum. If serving cold, refrigerate until chilled. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
2. If serving cold, fill 6 glasses with crushed ice. Ladle punch into glasses. If serving hot, bring to simmer in medium saucepan. Pour punch into cups.
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