My mom is the best cook I know.
When I was a child, I would prepare the most delicious fruit punch for New Year’s, only once a year.
My sisters and I used to wait anxiously in the kitchen while she peeled and placed the ingredients—many only available at that time of year—into a giant pot.
To keep us entertained, she would peel some pieces of sugarcane and cut them into small sticks, which we would chew and slowly suck the delicious sweet juice from while we waited for her to serve the punch.
It was ready just as the guests started arriving. Then my mom would serve it in large cups while we each told her how we wanted it. I always asked for it with extra pieces of sugarcane and tejocotes (crabbers), one of my sisters asked for hers without raisins, another without fruit and just punch, and the other with extra fruit and without prunes.
After serving the children, she poured rum for the adults. Each one gripped the cup with both hands, trying to drink as the steam enveloped their faces, since she served it very, very hot.
My parents divorced a long time ago. I was about fourteen, and since then, my mom has only made punch once more for New Year’s, at my in‑laws’ house in Valle de Bravo, after my oldest son was born. It was delicious, as always.
Non‑alcoholic fruit punch
A punch is generally a drink containing fruit or fruit juice, mixed with other beverages, alcoholic or non‑alcoholic. This non‑alcoholic fruit punch recipe I’m sharing on RecetasGratis is ideal for children and is inspired by mulled wine, or glühwein, a spiced hot wine typically enjoyed during Advent and a staple at Christmas markets in many European countries.
For this non‑alcoholic punch recipe, I’ve used apple juice instead of wine and added traditional spices to preserve the unmistakable aroma of Christmas. Despite being a festive drink, you can enjoy this comforting non‑alcoholic Christmas fruit punch during the cold winter months.
Fruit Punch Recipe (Non Alcoholic)
3 diners | 30m | Low difficulty
Additional features: Low cost, Recommended for children, Christmas recipes, Boiled
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Apple juice | 1 liter |
| Star anise | 2 |
| Cinnamon stick | 1 |
| Cloves | 2 |
| Tangerine or orange | 1 |
| Apple | 1 |
| Sugar | to taste |
Step by Step Guide:
- We prepare all the ingredients for the non‑alcoholic Christmas punch by cutting the apple into medium‑sized pieces. Cut several strips of orange or tangerine peel and separate some segments.
- Pour the apple juice into a pot and add the star anise, cloves, cinnamon, apple pieces, and the orange or tangerine segments and peel. Add sugar to taste, but be careful if you’re using juice from a carton, as it’s already very sweet and could over‑sweeten the non‑alcoholic Christmas punch.
- Heat the juice and bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium‑low and let the non‑alcoholic punch cook and the spices release their aroma, for 25‑30 minutes.
- Serve the non‑alcoholic Christmas fruit punch and enjoy its delicious festive aroma.
Don’t miss this other vegan eggnog recipe or this fruit punch recipe for kids. And visit my blog, Vegspiration, to find many other vegan Christmas drink recipes and dishes.
If you liked this non‑alcoholic fruit punch recipe, we suggest you check out our Punch category.
Nutritional Facts for Fruit Punch Recipe (Non Alcoholic)
| Nutrient | Amount per Serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | 1 Glass (240ml) | — |
| Calories | 130 | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 240mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugars | 28g | — |
| Vitamin A | 320 IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on the fruit juices, sweeteners, fresh fruit additions, and serving size used in the recipe.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.