Ingredients
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- 6 cups apple cider (fresh, unfiltered if possible)
- 1 orange, sliced with peel on
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 4–5 whole cloves
- 2 star anise (optional)
- Ice cubes made with apple juice (optional)
- Apple slices (for garnish)
- Rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
- Sugar (for optional rim)
- Spiced rum or bourbon (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Combine apple cider, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise in a pot or large pitcher.
- For warm punch: simmer on stove for 30 minutes. For chilled punch: refrigerate and serve over ice made from apple juice.
- Add a splash of spiced rum or bourbon per glass if desired.
- Garnish with apple slices, rosemary sprigs, and sugar-rimmed glasses if you’re feelin’ extra.
- Serve and enjoy the festive vibes!
Notes
Keep it simple—let the cider shine. Don’t let the spices steep too long or it gets overpowering. Always taste before serving!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Simmer or Chill
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg