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Lantern Orchard PunchWinter pitcher
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Lantern Orchard Punch

Apple, pear, cranberry, and ginger mingle in a warmly spiced winter punch inspired by glowing holiday lanterns.

⏱ 15 min🍹 6 servings🌈 Easy joy

Lantern Orchard Punch combines crisp apple, ripe pear, tart cranberry, and ginger for a cozy, fruit-forward pitcher. Cinnamon and star anise bring a gentle winter aroma while sparkling water keeps the finish fresh.

Make ahead

Mix the juice base and spices up to one day ahead. Chill, remove the spices after 20 minutes, then add sparkling water just before serving.

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How many happy sippers?6
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Citrus zingBalanced
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Top with chilled sparkling water just before serving.

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What you'll need

For 6 sippers
  • 2 cups cloudy apple juice
  • 1 cup pear nectar
  • 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise pod
  • 3 cups chilled sparkling water
  • 3 cups ice
  • 1 pear, thinly sliced, for garnish

Let's make it

  1. In a pitcher, stir apple juice, pear nectar, cranberry juice, lemon juice, and grated ginger.
  2. Add the cinnamon stick and star anise; chill for 20 minutes, then remove both spices.
  3. Just before serving, add the sparkling water and pear slices.
  4. Serve over ice and stir gently between pours.
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