Spiced And Spiked Concord Grape Punch Recipes

SPICED (AND SPIKED) CONCORD GRAPE PUNCH

Steps:

• Combine grape juice and spices in a large pot. Bring just to a simmer, then remove from heat and let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Strain through a fine sieve (discard solids), and chill. To serve, combine with simple syrup and vodka, if using. Serve over ice in a tall glass, and garnish with grapes.

SIMPLE SYRUP FOR SPICED (AND SPIKED) CONCORD GRAPE PUNCH

Steps:

• Bring 1 cup each sugar and water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Boil 1 minute. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Syrup can be refrigerated up to 1 week in an airtight container.

HOT SPICED PUNCH

Steps:

• Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice and lemon peel in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag., In a large kettle, combine the grape juice, pineapple juice, lemonade concentrate and sugar; add the spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until punch reaches desired temperature. Discard spice bag. Serve hot with additional cinnamon sticks if desired.

SPICED RUM PUNCH

Steps:

• In a small pot, bring water, sugar, and 6 cinnamon sticks to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook 8 minutes. Let cool to room temperature; discard cinnamon. (Refrigerate in airtight container, up to 1 month.) In a punch bowl, stir together cinnamon syrup, pineapple juice, rum, and lime juice. To serve, add ice and cinnamon sticks.