Amazing 15-Minute Cranberry Sage Ginger Punch
Make this Cranberry Sage Ginger Punch for a warm, spirited gathering. This recipe combines tart cranberries, aromatic sage, and spicy ginger for a perfect festive drink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for tea)
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 cups Cranberry Juice (100% juice preferred)
- 2 cups Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer
- 1 cup Strong Brewed Sage Tea, cooled
- 1/2 cup Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/4 cup Maple Syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 Fresh Orange, thinly sliced
- Fresh Cranberries, for garnish
- Fresh Sage Sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Brew the sage tea using 1 tablespoon of dried sage leaves steeped in 1 cup of hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and let it cool completely.
- In a large punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice, cooled sage tea, fresh lime juice, and maple syrup. Stir well.
- Gently stir in the ginger ale or ginger beer just before serving to keep the fizz.
- Add the thin orange slices to the punch bowl.
- Garnish the punch with fresh cranberries and sage sprigs floating on top.
- Serve immediately in glasses filled with ice.
Notes
- For a stronger sage flavor, steep the tea for a few extra minutes.
- Taste the mixture before adding the ginger ale; you may need less or more maple syrup depending on your cranberry juice tartness.
- You can freeze fresh cranberries ahead of time to use as attractive ice cubes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: Approx. 150
- Sugar: Approx. 35g
- Sodium: Approx. 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 38g
- Fiber: Approx. 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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