Apple Harvest Cider Punch

This Harvest Apple Cider Punch makes the reliable addition to any holiday party or gathering with a satisfying combination of your favorite fall flavors all marinated together in one festive cocktail!

A cook am ALL about entertaining during the fall months, not only because of the beautiful tablescapes A cook get to display or the pretty autumn decor that currently takes up every inch of the house, but sharing satisfying cocktails like this with friends and family is definitely the best way to kick off the season! Not only is this punch festive and super satisfying, but you literally jus

This Harvest Apple Cider Punch would make the reliable addition to any Thanksgiving (or a Friendsgiving), football Sundays, much-needed happy hours OR you could even get creative and serve this to all your adult friends when they show up with their kids trick-or-treating! A cook promise they'll thank you 😉

What goes in

• 1 gallon apple cider
• 1 1/2 cups pear juice, or nectar
• 1 (750 ml) bottle favorite prosecco
• 1 1/4 cups vodka
• 2 (12 ounces) cans diet ginger beer
• 3 honeycrisp apples, sliced and de-seeded
• 2 oranges, sliced
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds, or cranberries
• 6 or 7 cinnamon sticks
• Few sprigs of fresh thyme

How it comes together

1. In a large punch bowl, pour in apple cider, pear juice, bottle of procecco (if serving right away), vodka and ginger beer, and mix well. Add apple slices, orange slices, pomegranate seeds (or cranberries) and cinnamon sticks, as desired.
2. If making this ahead of time, cover punch and chill in the fridge for 2 to 3 hours. When ready to serve, add ice, prosecco and garnish with sprigs of fresh thyme. Serve and enjoy!