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Apple Cider Punch

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So festive and refreshing, this Apple Cider Punch is so EASY to prepare for your next fall gathering!  An emoji of a red apple.

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Overhead closeup of three glasses of punch garnished with mint and star anise.

This recipe is so seriously simple it’s pretty much elementary.  What makes this punch so special are all of the garnishes:  star anise, cinnamon sticks, clove studded sliced lemons and oranges and of course, sliced apples!

Front view of a glass of punch with ice. A bowl of punch is in the background.

Is this punch non-alcoholic?

Yes, it is.  Wow emoji - A yellow face with an open mouth with a look of surprise. (I know, right?!).   But the adults can still spike their personal glasses while the kids still get to enjoy it, too.

This recipe yields a hefty amount of punch (approximately 25 cups!), so there will be plenty to go around.  Be sure to add the ginger ale just before serving so that it doesn’t lose its carbonation and taste flat.

If you slice your apples ahead of time, be sure to drizzle them with a little lemon juice so that they don’t brown.  Cover and refrigerate the apples until the punch is ready to serve.

Three glasses of punch beside a punch bowl with sliced apple, lemon and star anise.

Enjoy!

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Overhead closeup of three glasses of punch garnished with mint and star anise.

Apple Cider Punch

★★★★★

5 from 1 reviews
  • Author: Amy @ The Blond Cook
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 25 cups 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 gallon apple cider (chilled)
  • 1 cup lemon juice (chilled)
  • 8 cups ginger ale (chilled)
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 apple, cored and sliced
  • Clove-studded orange and lemon slices
  • Star anise
  • Mint sprigs for garnishing glasses (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pour apple cider and lemon juice in a large punch bowl.  Add cinnamon sticks and stir to combine.  Pour in ginger ale and gently stir to combine.
  2. Top punch with sliced apples, clove-studded orange and lemon slices and desired amount of star anise.  Serve chilled.

Notes

  • If preparing ahead of time, add ginger ale right before serving.
  • Category: Beverages
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: apple cider punch, fall punch recipes, cider punch, apple cider punch recipe, easy apple cider punch

Three glasses of apple cider punch beside a punch bowl. Overlay text at top of image.

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  1. Jane Seale says

    Just wondering why lemon juice is used instead of orange juice?

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    • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

      Hi Jane, lemon juice is more tart than orange juice so it offsets/balances the sweetness of the apple cider and ginger ale. This is how I personally liked it, but you’re more than welcome to substitute orange juice! 🙂

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  2. Anna says

    What kind of lemon juice did you use? Fresh squeezed or Real Lemon Juice from the store?

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    • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

      Hi Anna, I prefer fresh squeezed lemon juice but you can use the bottled kind as well in this recipe.

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  3. Jan says

    Definitely making this for Thanksgiving!

    ★★★★★

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    • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

      Hope you and your family enjoy it, Jan! 🙂

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