Cider is not always meant to be served warm! This Apple Cider Punch is filled with lots of citrus flavor and warm spices and served chilled.
Holiday drinks are the best! this cider punch is a favorite, along with this Sparkling Cranberry Punch.
There’s nothing better after trimming the tree than to sit down with a warm mug of hot cocoa or hot apple cider. But sometimes, you want something a little different – and maybe not a hot drink.
This Spiced Cider Punch is perfect for the holiday season. It would be especially perfect for a holiday party or family get together. The main mixture can be put together and chilled well in advance, then all you have to do is add in the ginger ale before serving.
This definitely tastes like the holidays in a glass – it’s spicy and fruity and the bubbles give it that little something extra. I’m guessing that this will become a family favorite in our house!
Ingredients
Apple Cider: You can technically use apple cider or apple juice, but apple cider will give you a lot better flavor.
Sugar: This drink is quite sweet. I have not tried cutting back on the sugar, but you can definitely experiment with cutting it back.
Spices: The warmth comes from the spices, and you’ll need cinnamon and allspice.
Orange Juice Concentrate: Make sure you are using orange juice concentrate, not orange juice. It will give a more concentrated flavor.
Ginger Ale: Ginger ale adds in the perfect bubbly finish. You could also use a lemon lime soda, like Sprite or 7 Up.
More Holiday Drinks
Cranberry Spritzer
Pumpkin Steamer
Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
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Apple Cider Punch
Ingredients
- 2 quarts apple cider or apple juice divided
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 can (12 oz) orange juice concentrate thawed
- 1 quart chilled ginger ale
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine 1 cup of the cider, the sugar, cinnamon and allspice. Cook, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Add in the orange juice concentrate and the remaining apple cider.
- Refrigerate until cold.
- Before serving, stir the ginger ale into the cider mix. Serve cold.
Karen LaValley says
This punch was a BIG HIT at Thanksgiving 2022. I have been asked by several family to make it again this year!
Tammy K says
This was so yummy!
Deborah says
I’m so glad you loved it!
Nutmeg Nanny says
This drink is fantastic 🙂 I love it!
Emily says
Looks so pretty and refreshing!
Chels R. says
Love! It looks fabulous!
Joanne says
We’re not allowed to have real trees in my building, but I can’t tolerate a fake one so I might just sneak one in. Don’t tell. 😛 I love a good hot drink, but so long as the heat is cranked, a cold one sounds awesome! I’ve been all over cider lately so this punch is like music to my ears!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says
Such a fabulous holiday cocktail! I’m pocketing this one for next Christmas, when this new mama’s gonna celebrate with a drink!
becky says
This sounds SOO good and it looks adorable in those bottles with the straws!! You could even heat it up right in those bottles for a warm treat!
Kristi says
Yesssss! I had bought some apple cider but didn’t want to drink it warm, so this sounds perfect!!