Dark beer, dark rum, and lots of spices give this hot punch its distinctive gingerbread taste. A dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of ground cinnamon complete this homage to the classic Christmas treat. ~Bon Appétit
Hot Gingerbread Punch
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Makes 8 servings
24.0-oz (3 cups) water
Ingredients
2 (12-oz) bottles Guinness stout
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
12 whole cloves
3 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
3 whole cardamom pods, cracked
1 orange
12.0-oz (1.5 cups) dark rum (such as Gosling's)
Garnish:
Lightly sweetened whipped cream
Ground cinnamon
Preparation
Using vegetable peeler, remove peel from orange in strips (orange part only) and add to stout mixture.
Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer over Medium-Low heat for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain liquid into bowl; discard solids in strainer. Cover and refrigerate punch at least 8 hours, or overnight.
Combine chilled punch and rum in large saucepan and bring to simmer over Medium-Low heat.
Pour hot punch into small teacups or large demitasse cups. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Remove from heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Strain liquid into bowl; discard solids in strainer. Cover and refrigerate punch at least 8 hours, or overnight.
Combine chilled punch and rum in large saucepan and bring to simmer over Medium-Low heat.
Pour hot punch into small teacups or large demitasse cups. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving)
Calories (kcal) 129.7
%Calories from Fat 0.0
Fat (g) 0.0
Saturated Fat (g) 0.0
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Carbohydrates (g) 20.1
Dietary Fiber (g) 0.1
Total Sugars (g) 18.9
Net Carbs (g) 20.0
Protein (g) 0.1
Sodium (mg) 1.0
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Fat (g) 0.0
Saturated Fat (g) 0.0
Cholesterol (mg) 0
Carbohydrates (g) 20.1
Dietary Fiber (g) 0.1
Total Sugars (g) 18.9
Net Carbs (g) 20.0
Protein (g) 0.1
Sodium (mg) 1.0
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