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Easy Fall Punch Recipe with Apple Cider and Cranberry

This Autumn Punch Apple Cranberry combines the warmth of apple cider, tart cranberry, and citrus brightness with cozy spices. It's an effortless yet impressive drink perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any fall celebration. Vibrant, aromatic, and ready in just 35 minutes — it’s the ultimate festive beverage to serve a crowd.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 14 -16 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 125
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Aromatic Spices:
  • 3 cinnamon sticks or 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 5 whole allspice berries or ¼ tsp ground allspice
  • 3 whole cloves or ⅛ tsp ground cloves
Juices and Cider:
  • 3 cups apple cider or apple juice
  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1½ cups pomegranate juice
  • 1½ cups pineapple juice
Soda and Garnishes:
  • 2 cups lemon-lime soda or ginger ale
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries

Method
 

  1. Combine Base Ingredients: In a 4-quart punch bowl, add cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and cloves. Pour in apple cider, cranberry, orange, pomegranate, and pineapple juices. Stir gently.
  2. Infuse Flavors: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow spices to release aromatic oils. For stronger flavor, chill up to 2 hours.
  3. Add Soda and Garnish: Just before serving, add lemon-lime soda, orange slices, and cranberries. Stir gently.
  4. Serve Over Ice: Ladle into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange slice if desired.

Notes

Yields 14-16 servings. For best results, chill all ingredients before mixing. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze juice base (without soda) for up to 3 months. Add fresh soda before serving to restore fizz.
Tip: For a festive touch, rim glasses with cinnamon sugar or add an ice ring with frozen cranberries and orange slices.