Kinderpunsch (German Mulled Fruit Punch)
A recipe for Kinderpunsch (German Mulled Fruit Punch)! Fruit tea is heated with fresh fruit juice and warming spices for a comforting winter drink.
Servings 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups (1 liter) water
- 4 fruit tea bags
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) apple juice
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) orange juice
- 6 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 2 cinnamon sticks about 2 1/2 inches (6 centimeters) each, plus more for garnish if desired
- 1 vanilla bean
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 milliliters) honey or granulated sugar
- Orange slices
Instructions
- Bring the water to a boil in a medium pot.
- Remove from heat, add the fruit tea bags, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
- Discard the tea bags.
- Place the pot back over medium heat and add the apple juice, orange juice, cloves, star anise, and cinnamon sticks.
- Slice the vanilla bean in half and scrape the seeds into the punch. Add the leftover pods.
- Once the mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat, then stir in the lemon juice and add honey or sugar if desired.
- Serve warm with orange slices and cinnamon sticks in individual mugs.