Description
Make this bright, spiced holiday drink ahead for stress-free hosting. Simple, festive, and ready to serve.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 4 cups water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 star anise
- Thinly sliced oranges
- Thinly sliced lemons
- Chilled sparkling water or wine
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a large pitcher.
- Wash citrus thoroughly.
- Thinly slice oranges and lemons.
- Stir together juices, sweetener, and spices in the pitcher.
- Add half the sliced fruit.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 240 minutes.
- Before serving, taste and tweak the sweetness.
- Add chilled sparkling water or wine to the pitcher when guests arrive.
- Stir gently and serve over ice with fresh garnish.
Notes
For a non-alcoholic version, use chilled sparkling water or ginger ale. For a richer drink, add a splash of brandy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Festive
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg