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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 7 |
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This sweet-tart fruit punch is scented with cinnamon, allspice and cloves, which makes it a fantastic beverage for winter and fall. If you like use, 1 medium red-skinned apple and 1 medium green-skinned apple for even more color. Ingredients:
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches) |
10 whole allspice |
10 whole cloves |
6 cups apricot nectar |
1 cup water |
1/2 cup lemon juice |
2 cups ginger beer, chilled |
1 large apple, cubed |
1 large pear, cubed |
1 medium orange, sliced |
1 medium lemon, sliced |
Directions:
1. Place the cinnamon, allspice and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with string to form a bag.
2. Place the apricot nectar, water, lemon juice and spice bag in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; cover and steep for 5 minutes. Transfer to a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. Discard spice bag.
3. Just before serving, add the ginger beer and fruits. Yield: 7 servings.
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