Ingredients
-
6 whole star anise
-
2 cinnamon sticks
-
1 vanilla bean pod, split lengthwise
-
4 cups cranberry juice blend (such as Ocean Spray)
-
1/2 cup (4 ounces) vanilla-citrus brandy liqueur (such as Tuaca) (optional)
-
4 cups ginger ale or ginger beer
-
1 (750-milliliter) bottle dry sparkling wine
-
1 (1-pound) package frozen cranberries
-
3 (4-ounce) clementines or satsumas, thinly sliced
Directions
-
Heat star anise, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla bean in a small skillet over medium-low, tossing occasionally, until toasted and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer mixture to a punch bowl. Add cranberry juice and liqueur, if using, to punch bowl. Refrigerate 1 hour.
-
Just before serving, add ginger ale, wine, cranberries, and sliced citrus to punch bowl. Serve over ice, if desired.
Notes
Use a spicy ginger ale, such as Blenheim, for more flavor.