Best 9 Warm Spiced Citrus Punch Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Warm Spiced Citrus Punch, a captivating blend of zesty citrus, aromatic spices, and a hint of sweetness. This non-alcoholic beverage is a delightful treat for any occasion, whether it's a cozy gathering with loved ones or a festive party. With the option to add an adult twist, this versatile punch offers variations for every palate. Our collection of recipes includes a traditional version, a non-alcoholic version for those who prefer a refreshing and alcohol-free beverage, and a spiked version that adds a dash of sophistication with the addition of vodka or rum. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this delightful blend of citrus, spices, and warmth.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

WARM CITRUS PUNCH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup sugar
3 cups grapefruit juice
1 cup pineapple juice
1 cup cranberry Juice
Bitters, to taste
1 cup rum

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium high heat, dissolve sugar in 1 cup of grapefruit juice. Stir in remaining grapefruit juice, pineapple juice and cranberry juice. Bring to a simmer. Add in bitters and rum. Serve warm.

SPARKLING CITRUS PUNCH



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People always come back for seconds of this refreshing punch. It has added the crowning touch to many of our holiday meals.-Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups cold water
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract, optional
2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled

Steps:

  • In a large punch bowl or two large pitchers, combine water, juice concentrates, sugar, vanilla and, if desired, almond extract. Gently stir in soda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICED RUM PUNCH WITH CITRUS AND LUXARDO



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Two types of rum double the fun in this citrusy punch. If you can't find kumquats, add another orange.

Categories     Bon Appétit     Punch     Alcoholic     Party     Rum     Orange Juice     Grapefruit     Kumquat     Birthday

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup high-proof rum (preferably Smith & Cross)
1 cup spiced rum (preferably Sailor Jerry)
1 cup fresh grapefruit juice, strained
3/4 cup fresh orange juice, strained
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, strained
1/3 cup Luxardo maraschino liqueur
1/4 cup simple syrup
2 teaspoons Peychaud's bitters
1 grapefruit, sliced into rounds
1 blood orange, sliced into rounds
1 lime, sliced into rounds
1/4 cup kumquats, sliced into rounds

Steps:

  • Fill 2 small freezer-safe shallow containers with 1 1/2" hot water and freeze until solid to make giant ice cubes, about 4 hours. (The bottoms of clean half-gallon milk cartons work great.)
  • Combine both rums, grapefruit juice, orange juice, lemon juice, liqueur, simple syrup, and bitters in a punch bowl.
  • Unmold ice (dip containers in warm water if needed) and add to punch along with citrus slices. Serve punch in 6-ounce glasses filled with ice.
  • Do Ahead
  • Punch can be mixed 3 hours ahead. Chill.

HOT SPICED PUNCH



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My favorite punches, hot or cold, are the ones made with pineapple juice. Its flavor definitely comes through. This punch is especially good when the weather is cold, and you need something to warm you up.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 cinnamon sticks, broken (3 inches)
4 teaspoons whole cloves
2 teaspoons whole allspice
Peel of 1 lemon, cut into 1-inch strips
9 cups white grape juice
1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice
3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1/2 cup sugar
Additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Steps:

  • Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice and lemon peel in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag., In a large kettle, combine the grape juice, pineapple juice, lemonade concentrate and sugar; add the spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until punch reaches desired temperature. Discard spice bag. Serve hot with additional cinnamon sticks if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

WARM SPICED CIDER PUNCH



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This is a nice warm-up punch. I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air. The aroma of the apple cider, orange juice and spices is wonderful as the punch simmers in the slow cooker. -Susan Smith, Forest, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 4h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
2-1/4 cups water
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
3 whole cloves
2 cinnamon sticks
Orange slices and additional cinnamon sticks, optional

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the apple cider, water, orange juice concentrate, nutmeg and ginger. Place cloves and cinnamon sticks on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag. Place bag in slow cooker. , Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. Remove and discard spice bag. Garnish with orange slices and additional cinnamon sticks if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

WARM AND SPICY AUTUMN PUNCH



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The aroma of this punch tells you that fall is in the air. Make a batch, and your home will have a fragrance that will alert anyone's sense of smell.

Provided by Michele O'Sullivan

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 oranges
8 whole cloves
6 cups apple juice
1 cinnamon stick
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ cup honey
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 ¼ cups pineapple juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stud the whole oranges with cloves, and bake for 30 minutes.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the apple juice and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the nutmeg, honey, lemon juice, and pineapple juice.
  • Serve hot in a punch bowl with the 2 clove-studded baked oranges floating on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 20 g

HOT SPICED LEMON DRINK



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I received this recipe from a lady in our church who is an excellent cook. She has shared several slow-cooker recipes with us. We really enjoy the sweet-tangy flavor of this warm citrus punch. -Mandy Wright, Springville, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h10m

Yield about 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 quarts water
2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves

Steps:

  • In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the water, sugar and juices. Place cinnamon stick and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. Place in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or until heated through. Discard spice bag.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPICED CIDER PUNCH



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I've shared this recipe with many friends. It never wears out its welcome and is so easy to make. It's also delicious warm. -Charles Piatt, Little Rock, Akansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings (about 3-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 bottle (64 ounces) apple cider or juice, divided
1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
Orange slices, optional

Steps:

  • Place sugar, spices and 1 cup cider in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in juice concentrate until melted., Transfer to a large pitcher. Stir in remaining cider. Refrigerate, covered, until cold., To serve, pour cider mixture into a punch bowl. Stir in ginger ale. If desired, garnish with orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CITRUS PUNCH



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This zesty punch is a refreshing addition to my holiday table. I love its fruity flavor and the bright sunshiny color. You can easily double the recipe if you're expecting a larger group. -Dianne Conway, London, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups pineapple juice
2 cups orange juice
1 cup grapefruit juice
1 cup lemonade
2 cups ginger ale, chilled

Steps:

  • In a large pitcher, combine the juices and lemonade. Refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, pour into a punch bowl. Slowly add ginger ale.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Select the right citrus fruits: Use a variety of citrus fruits to create a flavorful and balanced punch. Some good options include oranges, grapefruits, lemons, and limes.
  • Use fresh spices: Fresh spices will provide the most flavor to your punch. If you don't have fresh spices on hand, you can use dried spices, but be sure to use half the amount.
  • Sweeten to taste: The amount of sugar you add to your punch will depend on your personal preference. Start with a small amount and add more to taste.
  • Chill before serving: For the best flavor, chill your punch for at least 2 hours before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Garnish with citrus slices and spices: When serving, garnish your punch with citrus slices and spices to add a festive touch.

Conclusion:

Warm spiced citrus punch is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its blend of citrus fruits, spices, and sweetness, this punch is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. Whether you are looking for a non-alcoholic drink to enjoy at a holiday party or a refreshing beverage to sip on a hot summer day, warm spiced citrus punch is a great choice. It is also a healthy and nutritious drink that is packed with vitamins and antioxidants. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make drink, give warm spiced citrus punch a try. You won't be disappointed!

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