Candy Apple Punch
Transform your gatherings into a festive affair with this vibrant Candy Apple Punch—a refreshingly sweet and tangy beverage that’s perfect for fall parties, holiday celebrations, or anytime you crave a seasonal treat. Featuring a delightful blend of apple cider, cranberry juice, and fizzy ginger ale, this punch brings together the comforting flavors of autumn with a playful twist of red food coloring for a candy apple-inspired look. Serve it chilled over ice and elevate the presentation by rimming glasses with caramel dip and sugar for added sweetness and flair. Garnished with crisp slices of red and green apples, this visually stunning drink is not only delicious but also a showstopper centerpiece for your next event. Ready in just 10 minutes and serving up to eight people, this crowd-pleaser is as easy to make as it is to enjoy!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apple cider
- 2 cups Cranberry juice
- 1 liter Ginger ale
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar (optional for rim garnish)
- 4 drops Red food coloring
- 1 Green apple (sliced for garnish)
- 1 Red apple (sliced for garnish)
- 0.25 cup Caramel dip (optional for rim garnish)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
Instructions
1. In a large punch bowl, combine the apple cider and cranberry juice, stirring to mix well.
2. Add the ginger ale to the punch bowl and gently stir to combine without losing too much fizz.
3. Stir in the red food coloring for a vibrant candy apple appearance (optional).
4. If preparing rimmed glasses, dip the rims of the serving glasses into caramel dip, then press them into granulated sugar for a festive touch.
5. Fill the glasses or punch bowl with ice cubes to keep the punch chilled.
6. Slice the red and green apples into thin wedges and place them into the punch bowl or use them as garnishes on individual glasses.
7. Serve immediately and enjoy your Candy Apple Punch!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.3 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.3 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.3 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 282.0 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 196 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1657 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
