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Apple Cider Punch

The Apple Cider Punch is an alcohol-free highball, sweet and fruity on the palate. Shaken and served in a highball glass.

Flavor profile

Tart
61 out of 100
Sweet
94 out of 100
Fruity
92 out of 100
Smoky
6 out of 100
Boozy
0 out of 100

How to make an Apple Cider Punch

To make an Apple Cider Punch, shake with ice and strain into a highball glass: 126¼ oz apple cider, 8 oz brown sugar, 6 oz lemonade, 6 oz orange juice, 6 whole cloves, 6 whole allspice, ¼ oz nutmeg and 3 sticks cinnamon.

Contains no alcohol as written. If you need to avoid alcohol completely, check labels: some products sold as non-alcoholic, like beers, wines and bitters, can contain small amounts.

You'll need

1 drink

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add apple cider, brown sugar, lemonade, orange juice, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon to a cocktail shaker.

  2. 2

    Fill the shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.

  4. 4

    Strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice cubes.

Why shake? Apple cider, lemonade and orange juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.

Apple Cider Punch questions

What does an Apple Cider Punch taste like?

Mostly sweet and fruity. It's a non-alcoholic drink.

What's the difference between an Apple Cider Punch and an Apello?

Both use apple cider and orange juice. The Apple Cider Punch adds brown sugar, lemonade, cloves, allspice, nutmeg and cinnamon, while the Apello uses grapefruit juice.

Should an Apple Cider Punch be shaken or stirred?

Shaken: apple cider, lemonade and orange juice need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.

How many people does an Apple Cider Punch serve?

This recipe makes about 4.4 liters, enough for roughly 29 glasses.

What glass do you serve an Apple Cider Punch in?

A highball glass.