Mixpert — Mix Every Drink Like a ProChecking account status…
Mixpert editorial recipe

Hot Cranberry Orange Punch

Cranberry juice cocktail and orange juice make a bright red punch with an intentionally tart edge. A small amount of ground spice stays in the cup, so there are no discarded orange slices or whole spices to model.

Ready in7 minMakes1 servingCalories · estimated per serving111Total sugar · estimated per serving23g
Ruby hot cranberry-orange punch in a dry glass mug with cranberries, orange and ground spices behind.Non-alcoholic
Step by step

Make it like a pro.

2 minutes measuring and about 5 minutes warming.

  1. 01

    Pour both measured juices into a small saucepan. Whisk in the cinnamon and cloves.

  2. 02

    Warm over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until steaming but not boiling.

  3. 03

    Pour the entire unstrained batch into a heatproof mug. Stir before sipping if spices settle.

Affiliate links

Tools for This Recipe

Helpful equipment for making this recipe at home.

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Easy swaps

  • Use 100% cranberry juice only as a separate tart variation; it is not interchangeable with sweetened cranberry juice cocktail for flavor or nutrition.
  • Replace the orange juice with the same volume of apple juice for a different punch; use its own nutrient reference.

Mixpert tips

  • Check the bottle: cranberry juice cocktail and unsweetened cranberry juice have different formulations.
  • Warm gently so the orange flavor stays fresh and the small batch does not reduce rapidly.
Good to know

Hot Cranberry Orange Punch FAQs

Is cranberry juice cocktail unsweetened?

Not necessarily. The reference is a specified cranberry juice cocktail with its own nutrition label. Do not substitute unsweetened cranberry juice and assume the same sugar or flavor.

Can I make four servings?

Multiply each ingredient by four and use a larger saucepan. Warm gently until steaming, then divide the complete batch evenly; no fixed cooking time is guaranteed for a larger volume.

Why are there fine specks in the punch?

The measured cinnamon and cloves are ground and remain in the serving. Their solids are deliberately counted rather than strained out with an invented nutrient-retention assumption.

✦
Your ingredients. Your rules.

Want a version made for you?

Customize with Mixpert AI