Autumn Punch
A festive, cozy fall punch featuring layers of apple cider, cranberry, pomegranate, and citrus juices infused with whole warming spices and a sparkling finish.
Ingredients
Spices and Juices
- 3 sticks cinnamon sticks high-quality, fragrant
- 5 berries allspice berries whole
- 3 cloves whole cloves
- 3 cups apple cider freshly pressed orchard cider is ideal
- 2 cups cranberry juice unsweetened or cocktail
- 2 cups orange juice pulp-free
- 1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
- 1 1/2 cups pineapple juice
Finishers
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda thoroughly chilled
- 1 whole fresh orange sliced into rounds
- 1 cup fresh cranberries washed and dried
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl or dispenser, drop in the cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and whole cloves.
- Pour in the apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, pomegranate juice, and pineapple juice. Stir gently with a wooden spoon to blend.
- Place the mixture in the refrigerator and let it rest for at least 2 hours to allow the whole spices to infuse.
- Right before serving, pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda and give it a final gentle stir to maintain carbonation.
- Float orange rounds and fresh cranberries on the surface for a festive presentation.
Notes
Skip ice in the punch bowl to avoid watering down flavors; provide an ice bucket on the side instead. For a warm version, simmer juices and spices for 20 minutes and omit the soda.