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Apple Cider Punch
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4.12 from 107 votes

Bourbon and Apple Cider Punch

This festive cocktail with apple cider, ginger beer, and bourbon can be made in batches to serve to a crowd. See notes for how to serve an non-alcoholic version along with the spiked punch.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Beverage
Keyword: alcoholic drink, apple recipe, cocktail, drinks, easy drink, fall recipe, homemade cocktail, party and entertaining
Servings: 8
Author: Jess Smith via Inquiring Chef
Cost: $6.00

Equipment

  • Pitcher

Ingredients

  • ½ gallon Apple Cider
  • 1 cup / 8 ounces Bourbon
  • 1 12-ounce bottle Ginger Beer, non-alcoholic
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries (optional)
  • 1 Apple, thinly sliced (optional)

For serving:

  • Ice
  • Cinnamon sticks (optional)
  • Cinnamon Sugar Apple Chips (optional)

Instructions

  • Combine apple cider, bourbon, and ginger beer in a large pitcher. Top with cranberries and apple slices.
  • Fill glasses with ice and pour punch over top. Garnish with cinnamon sticks and apple chips.

Notes

I like the flavor of a non-alcoholic ginger beer in this recipe. It adds bubbles and a lightly spicy ginger flavor. Ginger ale is more mild but is a fine substitute.
If you’d like to have a non-alcoholic version available, simply combine the apple cider and ginger beer in a pitcher. After pouring the punch, add a shot of bourbon directly to glasses for those who want it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg