Spiced Ginger & Apple Christmas Punch

A warm, spiced punch made with ginger, apple, and a brown sugar ginger syrup, perfect for the holiday season. Can be served non-alcoholic or with prosecco for adults.

By @the_gracetable

Original recipe source

Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0 fresh ginger
• 0 brown sugar
• 0 water
• 0 apple juice
• 0 whole spices
• 0 ginger beer
• 0 prosecco
• 0 fresh apple slices
• 0 additional whole spices

Instructions

1. Prepare the ginger syrup by combining fresh ginger, brown sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the sugar has dissolved and the syrup is infused with ginger flavor.
3. Strain the syrup to remove the ginger pieces and set it aside to cool.
4. In a large pot, combine apple juice, the prepared ginger syrup, and whole spices.
5. Heat the mixture over medium heat until warm, but do not let it boil.
6. Once warmed, remove from heat and let the punch sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve the punch in a large bowl or individual mugs.
8. Top with ginger beer for a fizzy finish.
9. For an alcoholic version, add prosecco to the punch before serving.
10. Garnish with fresh slices of apple or additional whole spices if desired.