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Pumpkin Cider Punch
A batchable fall punch of bourbon, apple cider, pumpkin spice, and ginger ale.
Base spirit
Bourbon
Style
Punch
Glassware
Punch cup
Technique
Build
Pumpkin Cider Punch is hosting math: bourbon, apple cider, lemon, and pumpkin spice syrup lengthened with ginger ale. Cider does the orchard work; pumpkin spice is a seasoning, not a puree dump. Served from a pitcher over ice, it scales for a football Saturday or a Friendsgiving table.
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Ingredients
Servings
- • 8 oz bourbon
- • 12 oz apple cider
- • 2 oz pumpkin spice syrup
- • 2 oz fresh lemon juice
- • 8 oz ginger ale
Did you know?
“Cider punches are older American party drinks; pumpkin spice is the recent well-bottle shortcut for making the bowl read as October.”
Source:American cider-punch hosting traditions and seasonal menus
Bartender's Note
Add ginger ale only at service. The recipe below is about six cups; double it in a pitcher. Dark rum can stand in for half the bourbon.
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How to make the Pumpkin Cider Punch
- 1Combine bourbon, cider, pumpkin spice syrup, and lemon in a pitcher with ice
- 2Stir to chill
- 3Top with ginger ale just before serving
- 4Ladle into cups with apple and cinnamon
