Weihnachtspunsch - Traditional German Christmas Punch |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 14 |
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Delicious traditional Christmas Punch of tea, red wine, rum, fresh lemon & orange juice, and spices. Not only for Christmas, but whenever the weather is cold. Serve hot! Ingredients:
4 cups strongly brewed black tea |
1 1/4 cups sugar, to taste |
4 lemons, juice of |
3 oranges, juice of |
8 cloves |
1 cinnamon stick |
2 (750 ml) bottles red wine (choose a full-bodied variety such as cabernet sauvignon, zinfandel, pinot noir, or merlot) |
1 cup golden rum |
fresh lemon and orange slice, to garnish |
Directions:
1. In a large pot, combine the sugar and the freshly brewed (still hot) tea. Add the lemon juice, orange juice, cloves, and cinnamon stick; stir until the sugar dissolves.
2. Add the red wine. Heat and stir over medium-low heat until just below the boiling point.
3. Meanwhile, gently heat the rum in a small pot (do not boil). Once hot, add to the larger pot and mix together.
4. Remove cloves and cinnamon stick.
5. Ladle into mugs. Serve hot with a fresh lemon or orange slice.
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