I made this festive holiday punch for Thanksgiving, but it would make a great holiday party drink since you can make a big punch bowl full and people can serve themselves. This can be made with or without alcohol. I made it without and then those of us who wanted a cocktail added bourbon to ours. You could also add vodka if you don’t like bourbon.
This punch is a nice combo of apple cider and ginger beer (non-alcoholic) with lots of cut up apples, frozen cranberries, and pomegranate arils. I thought this had plenty of sweetness but you can add a little maple syrup if you want it sweeter. The frozen cranberries help chill the punch, but chill the cider, juice and ginger beer as well to keep it cold. You could also freeze the apple chunks, but I didn’t do that.
Festive Holiday Punch
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 1 gala apple cut into chunks
- 1 granny smith apple cut into chunks
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup frozen cranberries
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 2-3 bottles ginger beer to taste
- pomegranate arils
- bourbon or vodka to taste optional
Instructions
- Combine all the liquids and spices in a punch bowl. Add the fruit. If making alcoholic, either add alcohol to taste, or serve on the side to be added to each person's drink to taste. You can serve with ice or with frozen fruit to keep cold.
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