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    Home » Cocktail & Drink Recipes

    Sparkling Apple Cider Punch

    Published: Oct 15, 2019 by Allison Ferraro · Modified: Jun 16, 2022 · 1 Comment

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    This sparkling apple cider punch recipe is full of fall flavor yet unexpectedly light and refreshing. Spike it with spiced rum for an easy cocktail or opt for a non-alcoholic mocktail - it's delicious either way! Plus you can easily scale this recipe up for a crowd or down for a cozy night in.

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    Last month while planning the menu for Cameron's birthday party, I searched high and low for a simple, refreshing fall cocktail recipe and came up empty handed. I wanted a drink that tasted like fall, so an apple cider cocktail was an obvious choice, but apple cider cocktails tend to be thick and heavy, and I was looking for something lighter. So Alex and I taste-tested a couple of different apple cider pairings, and this easy apple cider punch recipe was the clear winner. Cameron's birthday party was on an 80 degree day in late September, and this apple cider punch was PERFECT for a warm fall day with its balance of apple cider flavor in a light and refreshing drink. I've made this punch several times since - both with and without the alcohol - and it's quickly becoming one of my go-to fall cocktail recipes!

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    This sparkling apple cider punch could not be any easier to make! All you need is:

    • 1 part apple cider
    • 1 part ginger ale
    • 1 part pineapple juice
    • 1 shot (about 1 ½ oz.) spiced rum per serving (booze is optional)
    • Ice cubes
    • Sliced fruit, cinnamon stick, and/or star anise for garnish (optional)

    Ginger ale is the perfect complement to apple cider, and it adds just the right amount of fizz to this sparkling apple cider punch. And I know you're questioning the pineapple juice (I didn't expect to love this pairing, either!), but it balances the apple cider perfectly and really helps to lighten up this cocktail! A shot of spiced rum and some garnish - both totally optional! - complete the cocktail.

    angled overhead view of apple cider punch in glasses and a pitcher on a white background with cinnamon sticks and star anise
    angled overhead view of apple cider punch in a glass on a white background with a cinnamon stick and star anise

    Sparkling Apple Cider Punch

    This sparkling apple cider punch recipe is full of fall flavor yet unexpectedly light and refreshing. Spike it with spiced rum for an easy cocktail or opt for a non-alcoholic mocktail - it's delicious either way! Plus you can easily scale this recipe up for a crowd or down for a cozy night in.
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    Course: Cocktails
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 197kcal
    Author: Allison Ferraro

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups apple cider
    • 2 cups ginger ale
    • 2 cups pineapple juice
    • 1 cup spiced rum, optional
    • Ice cubes
    • Sliced apples, citrus, cinnamon sticks and/or star anise, for garnish (optional)
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    Instructions

    • In a pitcher, combine apple cider, ginger ale, pineapple juice, and spiced rum (optional). Stir to combine.
    • Add ice and any garnishes.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    To make a single cocktail, combine 2.5 oz. each of apple cider, ginger ale, and pineapple juice and 1.5 oz. spiced rum (optional). Stir in a glass with ice and enjoy.
    This cocktail can easily be made ahead and stored covered in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Cover the pitcher with plastic wrap to retain the ginger ale's carbonation. Add ice and garnishes just before serving.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Jenny

      October 15, 2019 at 10:40 am

      Looks like the perfect fall cocktail! I’m excited to make thing for our pumpkin carving night 🙂 thanks for the recipe!

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