Description
This festive punch is the perfect fall mocktail—bubbly, fruit-filled, and packed with warming spice. Made for gatherings, it brings all the cozy flavors of the season into one beautiful, crowd-pleasing drink.
Ingredients
2 gallons apple cider
96 oz ginger ale (chilled)
2 red apples, thinly sliced
2 green apples, thinly sliced
2 navel oranges, thinly sliced
2 cups frozen cranberries
2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
10 cinnamon sticks
Flavorful Twists
1 tsp vanilla extract for smooth depth
¼ cup maple syrup for richness
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice to balance the sweetness
Optional: Star anise or whole cloves for extra spice
Optional sparkling apple juice or club soda for a lighter fizz
Instructions
In a large drink dispenser or punch bowl, combine apple cider, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla. Stir well.
Add all fruit slices and cranberries. Stir and let chill for at least 1 hour to infuse flavors.
Just before serving, pour in chilled ginger ale and maple syrup. Stir gently.
Garnish with cinnamon sticks and extra fruit slices in each glass. Serve over ice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hr
Nutrition
- Calories: 110 / Serving
- Sugar: 24g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 28g / Serving