Fruity Cider Punch Recipes

CIDER PUNCH

Steps:

• Combine 4 cups apple cider, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 whole cloves and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Halve 1 orange; squeeze the juice into the pan and add the peels. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat and let steep 10 to 15 minutes. Strain into a pitcher and add 3/4 cup apple brandy or bourbon. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve in tall glasses on the rocks or reheat and serve warm in punch mugs. Garnish with orange slices.

SPICED CIDER PUNCH

Steps:

• Place sugar, spices and 1 cup cider in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in juice concentrate until melted., Transfer to a large pitcher. Stir in remaining cider. Refrigerate, covered, until cold., To serve, pour cider mixture into a punch bowl. Stir in ginger ale. If desired, garnish with orange slices.

FRUITY CIDER PUNCH

Steps:

• Chill a large glass pitcher (at least 64oz) in the freezer for about 45 minutes (or until frosted).
• Add the two bottles of WoodChuck Amber Cidar, cranberry/raspberry juice, soda water, and 7up.
• Mix ingredients with a long cocktail spoon.
• Add the raspberries, the ice and top with lemon slices.
• Serve in little 8oz punch cups.
• They are great for showers and get togethers.