
Apple Cider Punch
Four quarts of apple cider warmed with cinnamon, cloves, allspice and citrus concentrates. A crowd-size autumn warmer that fills the house with spice.
LightPunch & Party
Easy
Difficulty
15 min
Time
180 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Non-alcoholic
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Cloves6 whole
- Cinnamon3 sticks
- Apple Cider4 qt
- Nutmeg1 tsp ground
- Brown Sugar1 cup
- Allspice6 whole
- Orange Juice6 oz
- Lemonade6 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Apple Cider Punch close to the original.
Instead of Cloves
- Allspice— similar warm spice
Instead of Cinnamon
- Allspice— similar warm spice
Instead of Apple Cider
- Apple Juice— clearer, sweeter
Instead of Brown Sugar
- Maple Syrup— deeper caramel
- Sugar— cleaner, less molasses
Instead of Allspice
- Cinnamon— softer warm spice
Instead of Orange Juice
- Pineapple Juice— more tropical
Instead of Lemonade
- Limeade— lime twist
Instructions
If you use the whole all spice and cloves, tie them in cheesecloth.
Heat the mixture.
Stir occasionally.
If you want an alcoholic drink, rum would be nice.
Pairs well with
Spiced cider warmth calls for autumn-harvest treats:
- Cinnamon donut holes
- Caramel apple slices
- Sharp cheddar cubes
- Spiced pecans




