Best 3 Cranberry Apple Cider Punch Recipes

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During the holiday season, the aroma of warm spices and sweet fruits fills the air. If you're looking for a festive and flavorful drink to serve at your next holiday gathering, cranberry apple cider punch is sure to be a hit. It is a non-alcoholic drink that combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of apples and the warm spices of cinnamon and nutmeg.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY-APPLE CIDER PUNCH



Cranberry-Apple Cider Punch image

Add gingery twist to fruit punch made with cranberry juice and apple cider - an easy drink that's ready in just five minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 5m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups apple cider, chilled
2 cups cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
2 cups ginger ale, chilled
1 can (12 oz) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
Frozen cranberries, if desired
Orange peel curls, if desired

Steps:

  • In 4-quart container, stir together cider, cranberry juice, ginger ale and orange juice concentrate. Refrigerate until serving time.
  • Just before serving, pour punch into punch bowl. Garnish with cranberries and orange peel curls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 8 mg

APPLE CIDER, CRANBERRY, AND GINGER PUNCH



Apple Cider, Cranberry, and Ginger Punch image

A festive choice for happy hour, this fall cocktail recipe is made with ginger beer, fresh cranberries, and apple cider. Add a few ounces of gin for an adults-only beverage, or leave it out for a drink that the whole family can enjoy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/3 cup fresh cranberries
2 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 cups fresh apple cider
2/3 cup chilled ginger beer
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 1/2 ounces (1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons) gin, if desired

Steps:

  • Muddle cranberries with sugar in a pitcher. Add apple cider, ginger beer, lemon juice, and gin if desired. Divide among 4 glasses. Serve chilled or over ice.

ZENA'S CRANBERRY APPLE CIDER PUNCH



Zena's Cranberry Apple Cider Punch image

Craving a taste of the holidays? Make this for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or right now. Slightly tart and slightly sweet, but not too much of either. It's perfectly refreshing. Even your teetotaling friends will love it. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a cinnamon stick for a festive presentation.

Provided by zena

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Adult Punch Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 4

ice cubes
1 ½ fluid ounces spiced rum
1 fluid ounce apple cider
½ fluid ounce cranberry juice

Steps:

  • Fill a glass with ice. Pour spiced rum, apple cider, and cranberry juice over ice and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Sodium 5.2 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

Tips:

  • Always use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more vibrant color than frozen cranberries.
  • Use a variety of apples. This will give your punch a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Pink Lady apples.
  • Simmer the spices for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and create a more flavorful punch.
  • Add the apple cider and cranberry juice just before serving. This will prevent the punch from becoming too diluted.
  • Garnish the punch with fresh cranberries, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks. This will make the punch more festive and appealing.

Conclusion:

Cranberry apple cider punch is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a festive drink, give this cranberry apple cider punch a try!

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