Weihnachtspunsch Traditional German Christmas Punch Recipes

WEIHNACHTSPUNSCH - TRADITIONAL GERMAN CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Steps:

• 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.
• Add the red wine. Heat and stir over medium-low heat until just below the boiling point.
• Meanwhile, gently heat the rum in a small pot (do not boil). Once hot, add to the larger pot and mix together.
• Remove cloves and cinnamon stick.
• Ladle into mugs. Serve hot with a fresh lemon or orange slice.

WHITE CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Steps:

• Combine sugar and water, stir constantly and cook over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
• Remove from heat and add evaporated milk, and almond extract. Let cool.
• Chill until ready to serve.
• Combine milk mixture and remaining ingredients to punch bowl just before serving.
• Stir to break up ice cream into small pieces.

WARM CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Steps:

• In crockpot, combine juices, red-hots and cinnamon stick.
• Cook on low for 2-5 hours.
• Remove cinnamon stick before serving.
• Use additional cinnamon sticks as stirrers if desired.

GRAMM'S CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Steps:

• Stir all ingredients together in punch bowl with HALF of the water required as directed on the label for each of the frozen juices.
• Allow to chill for at least 12 hours.
• If carbonation desired, add Sprite or Club Soda when serving.
• Grammy always serves it with an ice ring floating on the top.