Apple Cider Punch
A fall holiday sharing punch of cider, brandy, citrus, and spice.
Base spirit
Brandy
Style
Punch
Glassware
Punch cup
Technique
Build
Apple Cider Punch is a host-friendly batch drink for Thanksgiving and autumn holidays. Hard or sweet cider is fortified with brandy and brightened with citrus and spice. Served from a pitcher or bowl over ice, it scales easily for a crowd.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 8 oz apple cider
- • 4 oz brandy
- • 2 oz fresh orange juice
- • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- • 1 oz simple syrup
- • 2 dashes Angostura bitters
- • optional 4 oz ginger ale
Did you know?
“Cider punches are a practical American hosting tradition whenever autumn cider is abundant.”
Source:American fall entertaining traditions
Bartender's Note
For a lighter punch use sweet cider; for a drier adult punch use hard cider and less syrup.
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How to make the Apple Cider Punch
- 1Combine cider, brandy, juices, syrup, and bitters in a pitcher with ice
- 2Stir to chill
- 3Top with ginger ale if using
- 4Serve in cups with cinnamon and orange peel
