Bourbon Apple Cider Punch
A simple, crowd-pleasing fall punch made with apple cider and bourbon, perfect for batching and serving hot or cold.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Batching
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 1.5 cups bourbon
- 0.5 cup spiced rum
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 1 cinnamon stick per serving
- Apple slices for garnish
Instructions
- Combine apple cider, bourbon, spiced rum, and lemon juice in a large pitcher or punch bowl.
- Stir well to combine.
- For hot cider: Gently heat the mixture in a slow cooker or on the stovetop. Do not boil.
- For cold cider: Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Serve in mugs or glasses, adding a cinnamon stick and apple slices to each serving.
Notes
- This punch can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Adjust the amount of bourbon to your preference.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the bourbon and rum.
- Other spirits like tequila or spiced rum can be substituted for bourbon.
- Garnish with star anise or orange slices for extra flavor and visual appeal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.purecookingjoy.com/apple-cider-cocktail-pitcher/