Christmas punch with apples, ale and sherry
8 servings
40 minutes
Christmas punch with apples, ale, and sherry is a fragrant warming drink rooted in the traditions of winter holidays in Europe. Its history traces back to ancient ale recipes served with spices and fruits during the cold season. Baked apples give the punch a rich caramel hue and delicate fruity sweetness, while sherry adds a refined dryness. The blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger evokes warm memories of cozy winter evenings by the fireplace. This punch is perfect for festive gatherings, creating an atmosphere of comfort and joy. Served hot, it allows you to enjoy its rich flavors and subtle spice notes, while the baked apple in the mug becomes not only a decoration but also a delightful treat. An ideal drink for Christmas and New Year's Eve.
1
Place apple halves in a shallow pot or baking dish, sprinkle with sugar, add a quarter cup of ale, cover with a lid, and put in an oven preheated to 175 degrees. Bake for about 30 minutes.
- Red apples: 4 pieces
- Brown sugar: 50 g
- Dark ale: 1 l
2
Pour sherry and the remaining ale into a large pot, add lemon zest and spices, and bring to almost a boil over medium heat (about 6 minutes), remove from heat, and serve immediately.
- Dry sherry: 250 ml
- Dark ale: 1 l
- Lemon: 0.5 piece
- Ground cinnamon: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground nutmeg: 0.3 teaspoon
- Ground ginger: 0.3 teaspoon
3
Pour the ale into mugs, adding half a baked apple to each.
- Red apples: 4 pieces