Description
A delightful fall punch recipe that combines the flavors of apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice with a hint of ginger ale, perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Punch:
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 cups ginger ale
- 1 orange (sliced)
- 1 apple (sliced)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4–5 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher or punch bowl, mix apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice. Add maple syrup, cinnamon stick, cloves, orange slices, and apple slices.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.
- Final Touch: Just before serving, stir in ginger ale. Serve over ice, garnish with fruit slices.
Notes
- For an adult version, add 1 cup of spiced rum or bourbon.
- Swap maple syrup with honey or agave if preferred.
- This punch can also be served warm for a cozy variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
