Cranberry Spice and Apple Cider Punch
Looking for a cinnamon spiced beverage as the weather cools? Try this cranberry spice apple cider punch! Filled with crisp apple cider and tart cranberry, this recipe is tinged with spices and can be made into a cocktail or mocktail, and is a perfect Thanksgiving or Christmas Punch. Try cranberry infused apple cider for a twist on the classic mulled cider recipe.
This spiced drink fits in on a cool evening at home or served to a crowd at a Holiday cocktail party. Apple cider is an autumnal favorite, and this recipe takes the seasonal favorite to party punch levels! Mix cider, cranberry and ginger beer together for stunning, drinkable results. Cranberry infused apple cider is a great way to add new flavors to the cold weather favorite: apple cider!
Pantry spices (cloves, ginger and cinnamon) add a zesty flavor infusion to this cranberry infused apple cider party punch! Mix it up beforehand and have this ready to go during cocktail hour!
This cranberry cocktail is filled with seasonal spices that you probably already have in your pantry! This drink recipe is easy to make, and can be made in advance, so it’s perfect for Holiday cocktail hour. Make the cranberry infusion in advance and stick in your fridge until party time! It’s that simple! And this drink topped with store-bought ginger beer and a shot of white rum is the perfect seasonal sipper.
Garnish Ideas for This Cranberry Spice and Apple Cider Punch:
- Rim the glasses with sparkling sugar. Slide a wedge of sliced citrus around rim(I used orange). In a flat salad plate sprinkle decorative sugar. Place glass rim side down in sugar and turn to evenly coat the top of glass.
- Spear whole, fresh cranberries and orange rind pieces to cocktail picks and hang off of the glass.
- Use apple chips, this lets guests know to expect an apple cider infusion in this drink as well!
- Slice whole navel oranges into wheels, these easy sit on the side of a cocktail glass!
What is the best way to serve a festive punch made with cranberry spice infused apple cider?
To serve this delightful festive punch, combine cranberry spice infused apple cider with sparkling water or ginger ale in a large punch bowl. Garnish with fresh cranberries, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks for an appealing presentation.
How should cranberry spice infused apple cider be stored after preparation?
After preparation, store cranberry spice infused apple cider in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It can be refrigerated for up to one week. For longer storage, consider freezing it in suitable containers and thawing when needed.
Can I substitute ingredients in a cranberry spice infused apple cider cocktail?
Yes, you can substitute ingredients in a cranberry spice infused apple cider cocktail. For example, replace apple cider with pear cider for a different flavor, or use fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme instead of traditional spices to create a unique twist on the classic recipe!
Cranberry Spice and Apple Cider Punch
Ingredients
Spiced Cranberry juice with Apple Cider
- 3 cups Cranberry Juice
- 2 cups Apple Cider
- 750 ml Ginger Beer 1 large bottle
- 1 0z Crystallized Ginger chopped, about 3 large pieces
- 10 Cloves whole
- 2 sticks Cinnamon broken in half
- â…“ cup Sugar white
- 7.5 ounces White Rum optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat add cranberry juice, apple cider, sugar, ginger, cloves, and broken cinnamon sticks and stir to combine.
- Allow cranberry juice to cool completely.
- Cook on a low boil for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and remove spices by straining through a fine mesh sieve into container you are using.
- In a liter sized carafe or pitcher add spiced cranberry juice and apple cider, swirl to mix.
Assemble Apple Cider and Cranberry Cocktail
- In a glass (8 ounces) put several ice cubes (3-4), mix 4 ounces cranberry cider drink mix, 1.5 ounces white rum, and top with sparkling non-alcoholic ginger beer. Enjoy!
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