Napa Valley Winter Punch Recipe

Name: Napa Valley Winter Punch
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 3- to 4-inch-long cinnamon sticks; 2 whole nutmegs; 1 1/2 tablespoons whole allspice berries; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 cups Simple Syrup; 2 1/4 cups Charbay Rum or 10 Cane Rum; 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice; 1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon Fee Brothers Peach Bitters or other bitters; 1 block of ice; Lemon and orange slices

Servings: persons

1 1/2 3- to 4-inch-long cinnamon sticks
2 whole nutmegs
1 1/2 tablespoons whole allspice berries
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups Simple Syrup
2 1/4 cups Charbay Rum or 10 Cane Rum
1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice
1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon Fee Brothers Peach Bitters or other bitters
1 block of ice
Lemon and orange slices

1
Place cinnamon and nutmeg in resealable plastic bag; crack into pieces using mallet or rolling pin.
2
Transfer to spice grinder.
3
Add allspice; blend to coarse powder.
4
Transfer 1 tablespoon to shallow dish; mix in 1/3 cup sugar.
5
Set spiced sugar aside.
6
Stir remaining spice powder in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until just beginning to smoke, about 2 minutes.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Cool 5 minutes.
9
Repeat heating and cooling process 3 more times until spices are very fragrant but not burned.
10
Add syrup; bring to boil.
11
Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes.
12
Strain through sieve into bowl.
13
Cool.
14
Mix 3/4 cup spice syrup, rum, lemon juice, orange juice, and bitters in punch bowl.
15
Add ice and citrus slices.
16
Rub 1 orange slice around rim of 8 glasses to moisten; dip glasses into spiced sugar.
17
Place glasses around punch bowl.

214

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 3- to 4-inch-long cinnamon sticks, 2 whole nutmegs, 1 1/2 tablespoons whole allspice berries, 1/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Napa Valley Winter Punch falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Napa Valley Winter Punch

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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