Chilled Apple Cider Ginger Punch with Cinnamon
Refreshing punch combining apple cider and sparkling water with warm spice notes from ground ginger. Fresh orange and apple slices add brightness and visual appeal. Served over ice with cinnamon stick garnish, this crowd-pleasing beverage is ideal for gatherings and pairs well with autumn and winter occasions.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Combine apple cider, sparkling water, ground ginger, orange slices, and apple slices in a large pitcher or punch bowl
- 2
Stir to combine
- 3
To serve, fill tall glasses with ice and add a cinnamon stick
- 4
Pour punch over ice and cinnamon stick
Good to Know
Keep refrigerated in covered pitcher up to 2 days. Add fresh ice before serving if needed.
Prepare punch base 1 day ahead without ice or cinnamon sticks. Add ice and garnish just before serving.
Serve immediately over ice in tall glasses with cinnamon stick.
Common Mistakes
Do not add ice directly to pitcher to avoid dilution as ice melts; chill glasses and add ice only at serving time
Do not prepare more than 1-2 hours before serving to prevent fruit from becoming mushy