Cider Punch
Elevate your next gathering with this warm and festive Cider Punch, a perfect balance of cozy fall flavors and bright citrus notes. This crowd-pleasing punch combines robust apple cider, freshly squeezed orange and lemon juices, and a medley of warm spices like cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves. For an optional adult twist, spiced rum adds a layer of indulgent warmth, while a splash of sparkling water lends a refreshing fizz. Garnished with fresh apple and orange slices, this quick, 20-minute recipe is as visually appealing as it is flavorful. Whether served warm for a comforting treat or chilled over ice for a zesty refreshment, this cider punch is the ultimate drink to toast the season. Perfect for holiday parties, casual gatherings, or any festive occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 cups Apple cider
- 2 cups Orange juice
- 0.5 cup Lemon juice
- 1 cup Spiced rum (optional)
- 3 Cinnamon sticks
- 5 Whole cloves
- 2 Star anise
- 1 Fresh orange slices
- 1 Fresh apple slices
- 2 cups Sparkling water (optional, for topping)
- 2 cups Ice
Instructions
In a large pot, pour in the apple cider, orange juice, and lemon juice.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and star anise to the pot.
Place the pot on medium heat and let it warm up for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to allow the spices to infuse into the liquid. Do not bring it to a boil.
Once warmed, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly.
If using spiced rum, add it to the mixture and stir well.
Fill a large punch bowl or pitcher with ice.
Strain the cider mixture into the punch bowl to remove the whole spices.
Add the fresh orange slices and apple slices for garnish and flavor.
If desired, top the punch with sparkling water for a fizzy finish.
Serve the cider punch in glasses, ensuring each glass gets some fruit garnish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1125 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.4 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 270.0 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.0 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 425 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3150 mg | 67% | |
*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.
