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How to Make Christmas Coffee Punch: 11-Serving Holiday Recipe with Step-by-Step Instructions

This Jolly Christmas Coffee Punch is a festive holiday beverage that blends rich coffee, creamy textures, and warming spices for a crowd-pleasing drink perfect for Christmas gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 11 portions
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Holiday / Christmas
Calories: 73
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups 960 ml / 32 fl oz strong brewed coffee, cooled
  • 2 cups 480 ml / 16 fl oz milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 cup 240 ml / 8 fl oz heavy cream
  • ½ cup 100 g / 3.5 oz granulated sugar
  • ½ cup 120 ml / 4 fl oz chocolate syrup
  • ¼ cup 20 g / 0.7 oz cocoa powder, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • Whipped cream optional
  • Chocolate shavings
  • Crushed candy canes
  • Holiday sprinkles

Method
 

  1. Brew a strong coffee base and let it cool.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine cooled coffee, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and cinnamon.
  3. Whisk the mixture until smooth and aromatic.
  4. Heat gently over medium heat, stirring to prevent scorching.
  5. Simmer gently for 1 hour to develop full flavor.
  6. Once the mixture coats the back of a spoon, it’s ready to serve.
  7. Ladle into mugs and top with whipped cream, chocolate shavings, crushed candy canes, and holiday sprinkles.

Notes

Avoid boiling the punch to prevent curdling. Use high-quality coffee beans for best flavor. Can be served warm or chilled and stored up to 3 days in the refrigerator.