Best 17 Citrus Cider Punch Recipes

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In the realm of festive beverages, citrus cider punch stands as a refreshing and flavorful treat, particularly suited for gatherings and celebrations. This delightful concoction blends the zesty tang of citrus fruits with the warm, comforting flavors of apple cider, creating a symphony of flavors that tantalizes the taste buds. Its vibrant hue and aromatic essence exude an aura of merriment, making it a cherished addition to any party or social event. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a unique twist, this article will guide you through the art of crafting the perfect citrus cider punch, ensuring an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

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SPICED HARD CIDER PUNCH



Spiced Hard Cider Punch image

Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup hot water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh ginger
7 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 quart hard cider
1/2 cup applejack
1/2 cup brandy
8 slices Gala, Braeburn, or Red Delicious apple
1 cup hot water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh ginger
7 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 quart hard cider
1/2 cup applejack
1/2 cup brandy
8 slices Gala, Braeburn, or Red Delicious apple

Steps:

  • Place the hot water in a small stainless steel saucepan and add the sugar, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg to the pan. Bring to a boil, place a lid over the saucepan and reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer until the flavors have married, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a non-reactive bowl and allow to cool. Once cool, add the cider, applejack and brandy to the bowl. Stir to mix well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, and up to 5 days. Serve in a small punch bowl with an ice mold, if desired, and garnish each glass with an apple slice.
  • Place the hot water in a small stainless steel saucepan and add the sugar, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg to the pan. Bring to a boil, place a lid over the saucepan and reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer until the flavors have married, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a non-reactive bowl and allow to cool. Once cool, add the cider, applejack and brandy to the bowl. Stir to mix well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, and up to 5 days. Serve in a small punch bowl with an ice mold, if desired, and garnish each glass with an apple slice.

SPARKLING PUNCH



Sparkling Punch image

Sparkling apple cider, fresh orange juice, and lemonade concentrate blend into light and refreshing non-alcoholic punch in this easy recipe.

Provided by Mathilda

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lemons
3 large oranges
1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
1 liter club soda
2 (750 milliliter) bottles sparkling apple cider
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 trays ice cubes

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the lemons and the oranges and place in a large punch bowl. Pour in the thawed lemonade. Gently stir in the club soda and the sparkling apple cider. Add sugar to taste. Add ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 73.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 10.7 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

CITRUS PUNCH



Citrus Punch image

This zesty punch is a refreshing addition to my holiday table. I love its fruity flavor and the bright sunshiny color. You can easily double the recipe if you're expecting a larger group. -Dianne Conway, London, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups pineapple juice
2 cups orange juice
1 cup grapefruit juice
1 cup lemonade
2 cups ginger ale, chilled

Steps:

  • In a large pitcher, combine the juices and lemonade. Refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, pour into a punch bowl. Slowly add ginger ale.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 7mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SHOWER CITRUS PUNCH 2-2-2-2-2



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Yummy punch that is perfect for bridal and baby showers. Everyone has these ingredients on hand. Try not to use refrigerator ice. Use cubes you buy or freeze OJ cubes!

Provided by MMB IN NJ

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 liters ginger ale, chilled
2 cups cold water
2 cups white sugar
2 cups orange juice
2 cups lemon juice
4 cups ice cubes, or as desired

Steps:

  • Stir ginger ale, water, sugar, orange juice, and lemon juice together in a punch bowl; add ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 22 mg, Sugar 52 g

CITRUS CIDER PUNCH



Citrus Cider Punch image

I share this refreshing punch recipe with people who visit our apple cider mill. It's perfect for autumn and holiday gatherings. -Carolyn Beck, St Johns, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 19 servings (4-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 gallon apple cider, chilled
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 medium lemon, sliced
4 spiced apple rings

Steps:

  • In a large punch bowl, combine cider and lemonade. Add lemon slices and apple rings. If desired, serve with additional lemon slices and apple rings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SPARKLING CITRUS PUNCH



Sparkling Citrus Punch image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     beverage

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings (about 5 1/2 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
1 cup freshly squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups chilled seltzer water
Ice cubes
Orange, grapefruit and lime slices, optional garnish

Steps:

  • In a serving pitcher, combine the orange, grapefruit and lime juices. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Stir in the seltzer water. Serve in glasses filled with ice and garnished with citrus slices, if desired.

SNEAKY' CITRUS PUNCH



Sneaky' Citrus Punch image

Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann

Categories     beverage

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups orange juice
1 cup pear nectar
2 lemons, juiced
2 tablespoons grenadine
2 cups light rum
1/4 to 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Curacao)
Sliced lemon, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large punch bowl, mix the orange juice, pear nectar, lemon juice, grenadine, rum and orange liqueur. Serve with ice and garnish with the lemon slices.

VANILLA CITRUS CIDER



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My mom used to make cider for the holidays, so I based my citrus-vanilla variation on her recipe. I think it hits the spot! The longer the cider simmers, the stronger the flavors will be.-Kristin Weglarz, Bremerton, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 10 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups apple cider or juice
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup thawed orange juice concentrate
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange slices, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine apple cider, brown sugar, orange juice concentrate and salt. Place cinnamon sticks and cloves on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with a string. Add to pan., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Discard spice bag. Stir in vanilla. If desired, serve with orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 52mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

WARM SPICED CITRUS PUNCH



Warm Spiced Citrus Punch image

I serve this drink every year during the holidays. It's one of my most requested recipes. It can be doubled if you're entertaining a larger group. -Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

2-1/2 quarts water, divided
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
3/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon each ground allspice, cinnamon and cloves

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, bring 1 qt. of water and sugar to a boil; stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in the remaining water. Add the orange juice concentrate, lemon juice, extracts and spices; cook and stir over medium heat until hot (do not boil). Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts :

CITRUS PUNCH



Citrus Punch image

Make and share this Citrus Punch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 5m

Yield 2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 (12 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract (good) (optional)
8 cups cold water
2 liters carbonated lemon-lime beverage, chilled

Steps:

  • In two large pitchers or a large punch bowl, combine the first six ingredients.
  • Gently stir in soda.
  • Serve immediately.

SPARKLING CIDER AND CARA CARA ORANGE PUNCH



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For a special touch, garnish this punch, made with sparkling cider and fresh-squeezed juice, with candied oranges.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup crystallized ginger
1/4 cup sugar
1 lemon wedge
6 cups freshly squeezed Cara Cara orange juice (from about 14 oranges), or substitute regular oranges
2 bottles nonalcoholic sparkling cider, chilled
1 cup Calvados (optional)
Candied Citrus Peels, omitting final sugaring for garnish

Steps:

  • Grind ginger to a fine powder in a spice grinder, then mix with sugar in a shallow dish. Rub lemon wedge on rims of 12 glasses, then dip rims in ginger-sugar mixture.
  • Mix orange juice and cider, and Calvados if using, in a large punch bowl. Serve with ice, and garnish with candied citrus.

CIDER-CITRUS PUNCH



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This variation of traditional cider punch would be great served using a hollowed pumpkin shell as the punch bowl.

Provided by DallasDiva22

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 45m

Yield 6 oz each, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 gallon apple cider or 1 gallon apple juice
1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon whole allspice

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the cider, juices, and sugar.
  • Heat and stir till concentrates thaw and sugar dissolves. Tie cloves and allspice in a cheesecloth bag. Add to the cider mixture. Heat just to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 min,, stirring ocasionally.
  • Remove spice bag and discard.
  • Serve hot or cold over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 52.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 19.9, Carbohydrate 13.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 11.8, Protein 0.3

HOT CRANBERRY CITRUS PUNCH



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This tart punch warms you on a cold winter's night. I always serve it for Christmas Eve dinner. The longer it cooks, the better it tastes!

Provided by CHESSETTE

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 quarts cranberry juice cocktail
3 cups orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 pinch salt
2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In a 4 quart or larger slow cooker, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, white sugar, brown sugar, lemon juice, salt and cinnamon sticks. Stir to dissolve sugar. Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours. Turn heat to Low and keep warm for serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 11 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

SPARKLING CITRUS PUNCH



Sparkling Citrus Punch image

People always come back for seconds of this refreshing punch. It has added the crowning touch to many of our holiday meals.-Edie DeSpain, Logan, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups cold water
1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract, optional
2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled

Steps:

  • In a large punch bowl or two large pitchers, combine water, juice concentrates, sugar, vanilla and, if desired, almond extract. Gently stir in soda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (42g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICED CIDER PUNCH



Spiced Cider Punch image

I've shared this recipe with many friends. It never wears out its welcome and is so easy to make. It's also delicious warm. -Charles Piatt, Little Rock, Akansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings (about 3-1/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 bottle (64 ounces) apple cider or juice, divided
1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
Orange slices, optional

Steps:

  • Place sugar, spices and 1 cup cider in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in juice concentrate until melted., Transfer to a large pitcher. Stir in remaining cider. Refrigerate, covered, until cold., To serve, pour cider mixture into a punch bowl. Stir in ginger ale. If desired, garnish with orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

SPICY ICE CREAM-CITRUS PUNCH



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This punch is a Christmas tradition at our home, and a wonderful alternative to traditional eggnog. It is not too heavy and the addition of ginger ale gives it a kick! You can make it several days in advance and wait until the last minute to add ginger ale. I also freeze a ginger ale ice ring and add it to the punch bowl to help keep the punch cold. Add cinnamon swizzle sticks to your glasses for pretty presentation.

Provided by CHEFTARAH

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 eggs
¼ cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 ½ quarts orange juice
3 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles ginger ale soda

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and frothy. Mix in the sugar, cinnamon, and cloves until the sugar dissolves. Beat in the vanilla ice cream, lemon juice, and orange juice on low speed. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Just before serving, stir in the ginger ale.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 67.4 mg, Fat 4.5 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 49.3 mg, Sugar 19 g

HOLIDAY CITRUS PUNCH



Holiday Citrus Punch image

Spreading good cheer is easy -- greet guests with a citrusy twist on punch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups bottled pear nectar
4 cups orange juice (from blood oranges or regular juice oranges)
2 cups chilled club soda
1 cup light rum (if desired)
Orange slices (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Set a fine-mesh sieve over a large pitcher or punch bowl; pour pear nectar and orange juice through sieve into pitcher. Before serving, stir in chilled club soda and, if desired, light rum. Pour into glasses over ice; garnish with orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 g, Protein 1 g

Tips:

  • Select the right citrus fruits: Use a variety of citrus fruits, such as oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits. Choose fruits that are ripe and juicy.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better the punch will taste. Use freshly squeezed citrus juice and sparkling water.
  • Sweeten to taste: Add sugar or honey to taste. You can also use a sugar-free sweetener if you prefer.
  • Garnish with citrus slices: Add a few slices of citrus fruit to the punch bowl for a garnish. This will make the punch look more festive and inviting.
  • Serve chilled: Chill the punch for at least an hour before serving. This will help to keep it refreshing and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Citrus cider punch is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of citrus fruits, sparkling water, and a touch of sweetness, this punch is sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a refreshing drink, give citrus cider punch a try. You won't be disappointed!

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