Description
Festive Autumn Punch is a refreshing, fruit-filled drink perfect for fall gatherings. Made with apple cider, cranberry juice, orange slices, and a hint of cinnamon, it’s bursting with cozy autumn flavors — ideal for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any festive occasion.
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup sparkling water or ginger ale
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice.
- Add orange slices, apple slices, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks.
- Stir gently to combine and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.
- Just before serving, add sparkling water or ginger ale for a fizzy finish.
- Serve over ice and garnish with extra fruit or a cinnamon stick if desired.
Notes
- For an adult version, add 1 cup of sparkling wine or spiced rum.
- To keep the punch cold without diluting it, use frozen fruit instead of ice.
- Perfect for serving in a large punch bowl with a ladle for parties.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American