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Refreshing Sparkling Apple Cider Punch

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A crisp and lively fall punch combining sparkling apple cider with fresh citrus, warm spices, and fizzy bubbles, perfect for gatherings and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups (720 ml) apple cider, unfiltered fresh-pressed preferred
  • 2 cups (480 ml) sparkling water, plain or lightly flavored
  • 1 cup (240 ml) ginger ale, preferably natural ginger flavor
  • ½ cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4–5 whole cloves (optional)
  • 1 medium apple, thinly sliced (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended)
  • 1 small orange, thinly sliced
  • 2 fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pour 3 cups (720 ml) of apple cider into a small saucepan. Add the cinnamon sticks and whole cloves.
  2. Warm the mixture over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, aiming for a gentle simmer without boiling.
  3. Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature, then strain out the spices.
  4. While the cider is infusing, squeeze fresh juice from ½ cup (120 ml) of orange and ¼ cup (60 ml) of lemon. Set aside.
  5. Once the spiced cider has cooled, pour it into a large pitcher or punch bowl.
  6. Add the fresh orange and lemon juice to the pitcher.
  7. Gently stir in 2 cups (480 ml) of sparkling water and 1 cup (240 ml) of ginger ale, stirring carefully to keep the bubbles.
  8. Add thin slices of apple and orange into the punch along with rosemary sprigs if using.
  9. Chill the punch for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors mingle.
  10. Serve chilled, optionally over ice, garnished with fruit slices and rosemary sprigs.

Notes

Warm the cider gently to infuse spices without boiling to preserve fresh apple flavor. Use fresh citrus juice for best brightness. Stir sparkling water and ginger ale gently to keep carbonation. Chill punch at least 30 minutes before serving. For adult version, add 1-2 oz bourbon or spiced rum per serving. Store leftovers in sealed container up to 48 hours; add sparkling water before serving again to refresh fizz.

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