Kinderpunsch (German Christmas Punch)

Kimberly Killebrew

The non-alcoholic mulled Christmas punch you know and love from the German Christmas markets!

5 from 52 votes

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Beverages, Drinks

Cuisine German

Servings

Calories 91 kcal

2 cups apple juice
2 cups orange juice (or substitute half apple juice and half cherry juice) NOTE: some recipes use orange juice and some don't. If you omit the orange juice the Kinderpunsch will be translucent in color.
1/2 cup cherry juice (can substitute more orange or apple juice)
2 cups water
2 cinnamon sticks
10 whole cloves
2 whole star anise
5 bags hibiscus tea , or buy in bulk and use 5 teaspoons loose dried hibiscus petals
Honey to taste

To make the Kinderpunsch, simply place all the ingredients except for the honey and tea in a stock pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the tea bags and let them steep, covered, for 10 minutes. Remove the tea bags and add honey to taste. Reheat the punch until hot.
Serve hot. Optional garnishes to place in each mug include orange slices, cloves, a star anise or cinnamon stick.

There are many variations of Kinderpunsch - use the fruit juices and ratios you prefer.

Keyword Christmas Punch, Kinderpunsch

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