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Round glass of apple cider punch on wood board with lemon slice.
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Apple Cider Punch

Apple Cider Punch is festive, and SO easy make for holiday gatherings!  Made with apple cider, juice, ginger ale, and a splash of fresh lemon. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 30
Calories: 145kcal
Author: Sara Smith
Cost: $13

Equipment

  • Drink Dispenser or large punch bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 gallon apple cider
  • 1 gallon apple juice
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice (2 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 liters ginger ale
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
  • 1 granny smith apple sliced into thin sections (optional, for garnish)
  • 3 cinnamon sticks (optional, for garnish)
  • 1 lemon, sliced (optional, for garnish)
  • 4 cups ice, to serve

Instructions

  • In a large punch bowl or 3 gallon drink dispenser, combine apple cider, apple juice, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  • Add ginger ale, garnish ingredients, and ice right before serving.

Notes

If slicing apples ahead of time, sprits with lemon juice to help prevent browning. 
Can be made ahead, just don't add ginger ale, garnish ingredients, or ice until ready to serve. 

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg