drinksupdated jul 6, 2026

Apple Cider Punch

A big-batch fall punch of apple cider, citrus, and ginger ale — spike it or not. Chill it with the fruit first, add the fizz last.

base recipe: 10 servings

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ingredients

servings

10

6 cup apple cider1 cup orange juice½ cup lemon juice1 cup rum or whiskey — optional1 liter ginger ale — about 4 cups

Garnishes

2 apples — sliced1 orange — sliced10 cinnamon sticks

instructions

1.Combine the apple cider, orange juice, and lemon juice in a large pitcher or punch bowl and stir.
2.If you're spiking it, add the rum or whiskey now.
3.Toss in the sliced apples, oranges, and cinnamon sticks.
4.Refrigerate to chill for at least one hour.
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5.When ready to serve, add the ginger ale and pour over glasses filled with ice.

revision history

jul 6, 2026 — Don't add powdered cinnamon — it clumps together. (If you must, break it up in a little water first)