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Gingerbread Spiced Rum Punch Cocktail

Gingerbread Spiced Rum Punch Cocktail Recipe
This Gingerbread Spiced Rum Punch is a cozy holiday cocktail with dark and spiced rum, gingerbread spices, citrus, and a festive fizz. Perfect for parties or a comforting winter treat!
John
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Large punch bowl or pitcher
  • Wooden spoon or ladle
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small saucepan
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Ice scoop

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dark rum
  • 1 cup spiced rum
  • 2 cup cranberry juice
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 0.5 cup lime juice fresh
  • 1 cup ginger beer or ginger ale
  • 0.5 cup honey or simple syrup
  • piece fresh ginger sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 1 star anise
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 orange sliced into rounds
  • fresh cranberries for garnish
  • whipped cream optional, for topping
  • ice for serving

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, combine water, honey, ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, nutmeg, and ground cinnamon. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring to melt honey. Strain and cool syrup.
  • In punch bowl, add dark rum, spiced rum, cranberry juice, orange juice, and lime juice.
  • Stir in the cooled gingerbread syrup.
  • Add ginger beer or ginger ale just before serving for fizz.
  • Float in orange slices and cranberries. Serve over ice, with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Fresh ginger gives the best flavor. Add more honey or syrup for a sweeter punch, or more lime for tartness. Freeze orange slices or cranberries into ice cubes for a festive touch. Serve cold.