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Christmas punch

Name: Christmas punch
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Serves 4 - 6
Ingredients: 450ml marsala; 450ml water; A splash of brandy (optional); 1 vanilla pod; 3 small (or 1 large) cinnamon sticks; Pared zest of 1 orange; 2 tbsp caster sugar

Published: 8 Jan 18
Updated: 18 Mar 24

Could this marsala glögg be the best Christmas punch? It’s shockingly quick to make – five minutes – and it really does taste like Christmas with its warming blend of cinnamon, orange and, of course, brandy. Show it off in a punch bowl if you have one, or serve straight from a jug.

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Easy
December 2017

Test kitchen approved

Serves 4 - 6
Hands-on time 5 min

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Nutrition: per serving

Calories: 123kcals
Fat:  no fat
Protein: 0.2g
Carbohydrates: 59.6g  (59.6g sugars)
Fibre: no fibre
Salt: trace

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Ingredients

450ml marsala
450ml water
A splash of brandy (optional)
1 vanilla pod
3 small (or  1 large) cinnamon sticks
Pared zest of 1 orange
2 tbsp caster sugar

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Method

Put all the ingredients in a medium pan. Stir to dissolve the sugar, then warm over a low heat for 5 minutes (don’t boil) to let the spices infuse the liquid. Serve in heatproof glass mugs.