The aromatic scent of cinnamon automatically brings to mind winter holidays and cozy fireplaces. A tangy punch is great to have on hand for the gathering of friends and family during the frosty months. This recipe is non alcoholic so that multi generations can enjoy it. An adult version can be created by adding a spike of two of Grand Marnier or Cognac.
Cinnamon & Citrus Punch
INGREDIENTS:
Orange Reduction-
2 1/ 4 cups fresh orange juice
Strips of zest from 2 navel oranges
Three 3-inch-long cinnamon sticks, broken into pieces
Punch-
3 cups fresh orange juice
2 cups fresh red grapefruit juice
1 tablespoon grenadine syrup
2 1/2 cups cold grapefruit soda (20 ounces)
Orange slices and ground cinnamon, for garnish
DIRECTIONS:
In a saucepan, boil the orange juice, zest and cinnamon sticks over moderately high heat until reduced to 1 cup, about 8 minutes. Strain and let cool.
In a large glass pitcher, combine the orange reduction with the orange and grapefruit juices and the grenadine. Stir well and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Just before serving, pour in the grapefruit soda. Dust the orange slices with cinnamon and serve in the punch.