Hot Buttered Cranberry Punch
📜 Collection: LOC | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Beverages A warm and comforting punch, perfect for the holidays. This simple recipe combines cranberry juice, apricot nectar, and lemon juice, enriched with butter for a smooth, classic flavor.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mins | 10 mins | None | 6 Servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- medium saucepan
- ladle
- mugs
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Pint (2 Cups) | Cranberry Juice | none |
| 12 Ounces | Apricot Nectar | none |
| 2 Tablespoons | Lemon Juice | freshly squeezed |
| 2 Tablespoons | Butter | none |
| Optional | Lemon Slices | for garnish |
| Optional | Spirits | e.g., rum, brandy, 1.5 ounces per serving |
Instructions
Step 1: Combine and Heat
- In a medium saucepan, combine the 1 pint (2 cups) cranberry juice, 12 ounces apricot nectar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons butter.
- Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the 2 tablespoons butter is melted and the punch is hot and fragrant. Do not allow it to boil.
Step 2: Serve and Garnish
- Ladle the hot punch into mugs until warm and steaming.
- If desired, add a shot of your preferred spirit, such as rum or brandy, to each mug and stir.
- Garnish with a fresh lemon slices and serve immediately while hot.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Punch ingredients can be measured out ahead of time, but it is best heated and served fresh.
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