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Napa Valley Winter Punch

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Napa Valley Winter Punch

Napa Valley Winter Punch

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Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl - A large bowl used to mix ingredients thoroughly.

  • Cutting Board - Used to chop fruits and herbs safely.

  • Kitchen Knife or Citrus Juicer - For slicing fruit or juicing citrus, adding fresh flavors.

  • Pitcher or Large Jar - Suitable for mixing large quantities of beverage ingredients and serving.

  • Blender (Optional) - Useful for blending frozen fruits into smoothies, which can add a refreshing twist to your punch.

  • Ice Maker or Freezer Container - For easy ice preparation; ensuring your punch remains chilled without dilution issues as it melts.

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons - Essential for precise ingredient measurements, especially when adjusting recipes to desired quantities.

  • Electric Mixer or Whisk (Optional) - Useful if you're incorporating cream or egg whites into a punch mix; otherwise, it may not be necessary.

  • Corkscrew and Wine Openers (If alcoholic component is included) - Essential for opening bottles containing spirits or wine as part of the recipe.

  • Citrus Reamer (Optional) - For easily juicing citrus fruits without seeds; adds a decorative touch to your serving area.

  • Glasses and Cups (Preferably Large) - Suitable for serving the punch, consider glassware that complements the festive nature of the beverage.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 3- to 4-inch-long cinnamon sticks

  • 2 whole nutmegs

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons whole allspice berries

  • 1/3 cup sugar

  • 2 cups Simple Syrup

  • 2 1/4 cups Charbay Rum or 10 Cane Rum

  • 1 1/4 cups fresh lemon juice

  • 1 1/4 cups fresh orange juice

  • 1 teaspoon Fee Brothers Peach Bitters or other bitters

  • 1 block of ice

  • Lemon and orange slices

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Place cinnamon and nutmeg in resealable plastic bag; crack into pieces using mallet or rolling pin. Transfer to spice grinder. Add allspice; blend to coarse powder. Transfer 1 tablespoon to shallow dish; mix in 1/3 cup sugar. Set spiced sugar aside.
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Instruction 2

Stir remaining spice powder in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until just beginning to smoke, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cool 5 minutes. Repeat heating and cooling process 3 more times until spices are very fragrant but not burned. Add syrup; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Strain through sieve into bowl. Cool.
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Instruction 3

Mix 3/4 cup spice syrup, rum, lemon juice, orange juice, and bitters in punch bowl. Add ice and citrus slices. Rub 1 orange slice around rim of 8 glasses to moisten; dip glasses into spiced sugar. Place glasses around punch bowl.
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