Made with or without alcohol, your guests will love this Sparkling Apple Cider Punch- perfect for fall entertaining!
Last week my first child had a birthday and we celebrated with our annual turkey chili party with all the toppings! This kid is such a crack up.
He wanted to make silly faces with Mama before his friends arrived. Who was I to say no?
Since we don’t keep soda or juice around on a regular basis, I always like to have a fun drink available for the kids and anyone else who isn’t in the mood for a pumpkin beer. This year I hit a home run with a quick and easy sparkling apple cider punch.
Made with sparkling cider, ginger beer and a splash of lemon juice, the entire punch is scented with star anise and cinnamon sticks.
We kept it non-alcoholic for all of the kids but you could easily turn it into a cocktail by adding bourbon or vodka. One thing is for sure: the party was a huge success and just like that, our little man is another year older.
Your straw is waiting.
Sparkling Apple Cider Punch
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 1 bottle sparkling cider 25.4 ounces
- 2 twelve ounce - bottles ginger beer
- 1 juice of lime
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 whole star anise pod
- bourbon optional
- apple and orange slices optional garnish
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a large punch bowl or pitcher and stir well.
- Serve over ice cubes and garnish with apple and orange slices.
Notes
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Andrea
November 20, 2017 at 7:31 pmCan I use Rye in place of bourbon?
Liz DellaCroce
November 21, 2017 at 3:18 pmGosh I’m embarrassed to say I’ve never had rye so I couldn’t say!!! Try it and let me know!!
Jeanie
November 25, 2015 at 2:06 pmCame for the drink recipe, pinned for the Air Force cake!
Cassie
September 30, 2015 at 12:34 pmDo you have recommendations for the proportions for the added bourbon? I am thinking of using this recipe as one of our craft cocktails for mine and my fiance’s wedding next month.
Liz DellaCroce
October 1, 2015 at 6:58 am1 ounce of bourbon per person!
Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche
September 28, 2015 at 5:07 pmOoh this sounds yummy, so perfect for the autumn. Happy birthday to your son! What a little cutie!
Liz DellaCroce
September 29, 2015 at 12:35 pmAww thank you so much Becca!!
Senika @ Foodie Blog Stalker
September 25, 2015 at 7:13 pmIt’s still 100+ degrees here in So Cal but I want Fall flavors! This sparkling apple cider punch is the perfect find!
Liz DellaCroce
September 27, 2015 at 7:42 amI hope you love it!!
Kathryn Doherty
September 25, 2015 at 8:45 amI was thinking of doing some sort of bourbon apple cider combo for a neighborhood get together next weekend. This sounds perfect! And happy birthday to your boy! My oldest just turned 4, too – it’s a fun age :)
Liz DellaCroce
September 27, 2015 at 7:55 amAhh yes this is perfect!! And happy 4th to your oldest too!!
Shawnna
September 24, 2015 at 12:18 pmYummy! This does sound good!
Liz DellaCroce
September 27, 2015 at 7:51 amI hope you try it!
Samantha @ThePlantedVegan
September 24, 2015 at 11:05 amThis looks so refreshing! Perfect for a nice crisp fall day!
Liz DellaCroce
September 27, 2015 at 7:55 amI’m so excited for fall goodies!
Catherine
September 24, 2015 at 6:47 amDear Liz, Happy Birthday to your little guy! How sweet! And this punch sounds delightful…I love the ginger beer and spices. xo, Catherine
Liz DellaCroce
September 27, 2015 at 7:51 amAww thank you so much!! I’m a huge ginger beer fanatic!!
Rachel Cooks
September 24, 2015 at 6:30 amLooks so refreshing! Love the birthday party pics!
Liz DellaCroce
September 27, 2015 at 7:44 amThank you friend!! Now we can start gearing up for the next birthday boy. :) xo