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Spiced Vodka Punch
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Wheatley Vodka Spiced Punch

This vodka spiced punch features a tasty combination of grapefruit juice and warm spices including cinnamon and cloves. Perfect for holiday brunch!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Steep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle Wheatley Vodka (750 ml)
  • 4 ¼ cup fresh squeezed grapefruit juice (34 oz)
  • ½ cup fresh squeezed lime juice (4 oz)
  • ¾ cup spiced simple syrup* (6 oz), recipe follows
  • 1 cup ginger liqueur (8 oz)
  • 10 dashes bitters , optional

Spiced Simply Syrup:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 cinnamon sticks , roughly 4-inches long
  • 1 inch fresh ginger knob , peeled and sliced into disks
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 small star anise

Instructions

  • In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine Wheatley Vodka, grapefruit juice, lime juice, spiced simple syrup, ginger liqueur, and bitters. Stir to combine. Cover and keep chilled in the fridge until ready to serve.
  • Fill serving glasses with ice. Ladle or pour punch into serving glass. Garnish with lime wedge and cinnamon stick. 

Spiced Simple Syrup:

  • In a medium pot, combine water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, ginger, whole cloves, and star anise. Bring mixture to a boil until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat. Cover pot with lid and let steep for 30 minutes. Strain out spices. Transfer simple syrup to an airtight container and store in the fridge until ready to use. 

Notes

  • Add additional spiced simple syrup according to your taste preferences. 
  • If desired, splash chilled sparkling water or club soda in individual serving glasses to reduce potency of cocktail