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Pitcher of sparkling apple cider punch with apple and orange slices and cinnamon sticks

Sparkling Apple Cider Punch

Apple cider, orange juice and ginger ale with sliced apples, oranges and cinnamon sticks. A festive, non-alcoholic punch that takes 10 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups apple cider chilled
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1 apple thinly sliced
  • 1 orange thinly sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 cups ginger ale 1 liter, chilled
  • Ice for serving

Method
 

  1. Combine the apple cider, orange juice, apple slices, orange slices and cinnamon sticks in a large pitcher or punch bowl.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour so the flavors blend.
  3. Just before serving, pour in the ginger ale and stir gently.
  4. Serve over ice with a few slices of fruit in each glass.

Notes

  • Use sparkling water instead of ginger ale for a less sweet punch.
  • Add a handful of fresh cranberries for color.
  • For an adult version, guests can add a splash of bourbon or spiced rum to their own glass.
  • Apple juice works if you can’t find cider, though the flavor is milder.