Spiced Cosmo Punch Recipe

WRITTEN BY: SCOTT VAN DORT

The Spiced Cosmo Punch is a festive twist on a classic Cosmopolitan cocktail and, in the words of Drink Expert, Elyse Blechman, is a “a great way to usher in the holidays.”

Like the Cosmo, this punch combines Absolut Citron, orange curaçao, lime juice, and cranberry juice but then – wait for it – it adds chai tea, then topped with champagne and garnished with nutmeg. 

Here’s to a merry and bright holiday season!

How To Make a Spiced Cosmo Punch

What You’ll Need

• Punch Bowl (or other Large Glass Bowl)
• Ladle
• Citrus Elbow
• Bar Spoon
• Grater (for the Nutmeg)
• Cake Tin (or other metal mold)
• Paring Knife
• Kettle (for Chai Tea)
• Plastic or Glass Jug (for the Chai Tea)

How to Mix

1. Add Water and Cranberry Juice in a Cake Tin (or other circular metal mold). 
2. Use a Paring Knife to cut several (approx. 6) Orange Wheels and Lime Wheels and place them into the Cake Tin. 
3. Place the Cake Tin in the freezer until the mixture is completely frozen. 
4. Brew Chai Tea and store it in a Plastic or Glass Jug in the refrigerator to cool. 
5. Use a Citrus Elbow to squeeze the juice of Lime, then measure and pour the juice into the Punch Bowl. 
6. Measure and pour Brown Syrup into the Bowl.
7. Measure and pour in Orange Curaçao. 
8. Measure and pour in Absolut Citron. 
9. Measure and pour in Chai Tea. 
10. Use a Bar Spoon to stir the mixture. 
11. Add the frozen mold of Citrus Fruit and Cranberry Juice into the Bowl. 
12. Top up with Champagne. 
13. Garnish by grating fresh Nutmeg over the top.
14. Use a Ladle to pour a single serve of the mixture into a Rock Glass.
15. Sip and enjoy!

Unsure about the drink measurements above? Not sure what a “part” is? Don’t worry – check out this article about drink measurements.

What is a Spiced Cosmo Punch?

The Spiced Cosmo Punch is a festive variation of a Cosmopolitan cocktail. It mixes the essential Cosmo ingredients of Absolut Citron, orange curaçao, lime juice, and cranberry juice but then introduces chai tea, champagne and nutmeg for a cozy and festive holiday touch.

What Does a Spiced Cosmo Punch Taste Like?

First, there’s the classic sweet and tart citrus notes from the Absolut Citron, orange curaçao, lime juice, and cranberry juice but then it comes the chai tea, which introduces a whole other element with aromatic spices like cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves.

The champagne then gives the drink a lovely effervescent zing. All in all, the Spiced Cosmo Punch is wonderfully complex and festive.

Tips for Making the Perfect Spiced Cosmo Punch

• Make a batch
  Batched cocktails are always a great idea, especially during the holiday season when there’s already so much going on. Let guests serve themselves so you can enjoy more time with them and less time mixing drinks in the kitchen.OK, there’s a little prep work, including freezing and cooling ingredients in advance, but once that’s done, this punch is simple to mix. 
• Use Fresh Nutmeg
  Garnish with freshly grated Nutmeg. It’s Drink Expert Elyse’s favorite spice and adds a cozy, holiday aroma and taste.

• Don’t over-dilute the citrus mold
  When you’re getting your citrus mold ready for freezing, make sure it doesn’t get too diluted. Therefore, we suggest using more Cranberry Juice than Water for the best results.

• Juice your own juice
  Fresh juice adds that extra zing and zest that’ll make your punch so much tastier. Therefore, we highly recommend pressing your own Lime Juice and Orange Juice instead of buying the bottled stuff. Be sure to check out our article about how to extract more juice from your fruits.

• Choose your favorite bubbles
  We like using G.H.Mumm Champagne in our punch but that’s just our preference. If you don’t have Champagne, you can use Cava, Prosecco, or Sparkling Wine instead. Any of these will work just fine.