Apple Cider Punch

This Apple Cider Punch is crisp and refreshing and filled with fall flavor. Served chilled, it’s the perfect drink for fall parties or cozy get-togethers. 

Holiday drinks are the best! This cider punch is a favorite, along with this Sparkling Cranberry Punch.

There’s nothing better when it’s cold outside than to sit down with a warm mug of hot cocoa or hot apple cider. But sometimes, you want something a little different – and maybe not a hot drink.

This Apple Cider Punch is perfect for the holiday season. It would be especially perfect for a holiday party or family get together. The main mixture can be put together and chilled well in advance, then all you have to do is add in the ginger ale before serving.

This definitely tastes like the holidays in a glass – it’s spicy and fruity and the bubbles give it that little something extra. I’m guessing that this will become a family favorite in our house!

Ingredients

• Apple Cider: You can technically use apple cider or apple juice, but apple cider will give you a lot better flavor.
• Sugar: This drink is quite sweet. I have not tried cutting back on the sugar, but you can definitely experiment with cutting it back.
• Spices: The warmth comes from the spices, and you’ll need cinnamon and allspice.
• Orange Juice Concentrate: Make sure you are using orange juice concentrate, not orange juice. It will give a more concentrated flavor.
• Ginger Ale: Ginger ale adds in the perfect bubbly finish. You could also use a lemon lime soda, like Sprite or 7 Up.

How to Make Apple Cider Punch

STEP 1: Combine the 2 cups of the apple cider, sugar, and spices in a large saucepan. Simmer this over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Mix in the orange juice concentrate and continue to stir until it is completely combined. Transfer this mixture to the refrigerator to chill completely.

STEP 2: When you are ready to serve the punch, add the apple cider and spice mixture you made earlier along with the rest of the apple cider to a large pitcher.

STEP 3: Carefully pour in the ginger ale.

STEP 4: Take a large spoon and gently stir everything together. You can add in sliced apples and oranges, as well as cinnamon sticks, if you want to make it look more festive.

Tips and Tricks

The first step of heating the apple cider, sugar, and spices together is important because this is the best way to dissolve the sugar. If you just mix it all together cold, it would still be delicious, but you might have sugar granules in your drink.

This is a great recipe to make ahead of time. Just don’t add the ginger ale until right before you serve.

If you aren’t serving the drink right after it’s made, you will want to give it a little stir before serving, as the spices will start to settle.

More Holiday Drinks

Cranberry Spritzer
Pumpkin Steamer
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

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