Who doesn't love a refreshing drink that packs a punch? Say hello to Sparkling Apple Ginger Punch - the perfect blend of sweet and spicy flavors that will tingle your taste buds and quench your thirst.
Made with apple juice (or cider), sparkling water, spicy ginger and a splash of citrus, this fizzy concoction is a wonderful family friendly punch for celebrating Autumn.
Get your glasses ready, because you're in for a treat!
This punch recipe is delicious anytime of year, but it is particularly festive in Autumn. Think Halloween, Dia de los Meurtos, Yom Kippur, Oktoberfest, Eid, Diwali, Thanksgiving, even Veterans Day and the start of Football season.
How to make Apple Juice Ice Cubes
You can use regular water ice cubes for serving, but it will water down the punch.
If you are planning on making a punch bowl full, I recommend making at least one "giant" frozen apple juice cube (ring, circle, etc.) to place in the punch bowl, with some smaller ones on the side for serving.
You will need more apple juice, and an extra apple and/or orange for decoration.
Search your cabinets for something freezer safe. Metal and plastic are good choices as they are easier to remove from the container when frozen and there is less potential to break. It should have at least two inch sides and can be any shape you want (square tupperware, round metal cake pan, a mixing bowl, etc.
The day before the party cut up some apple and orange slices and place in your container. Place the container on a shelf in the freezer, then pour in the apple juice, about half way. Let it freeze until solid. Timing depends on the freezer, how much liquid is in there, how full the freezer is, etc. Plan ahead and make it the night before.
Variations for Sparkling Apple Ginger Punch
One of the easiest ways to switch up the flavor profile of the punch is to vary the two main liquids: the juice and the sparkling water.
For the juice you can swap the unsweetened apple juice for apple cider, or an apple blend juice such as apple cranberry. Or make your own blend with half apple and half .... pomegranate, grape, cherry, mango, pineapple.
As for the sparkling water you can opt for plain water or flavored. Or use seltzer (plain or flavored) or even some ginger ale for more gingery kick. Or you can make a grown up version with some sparkling wine.
Use your favorite apples, but wait until the last minute before slicing to prevent browning.
Here are some more punch recipes to help you entertain your family and friends.
- Apple Cider Punch by Veggies First Then Dessert
- Mulled White Wine by Palatable Pastime
- Sparkling Apple Ginger Punch by That Recipe
- Watermelon Cosmo Punch by Hezzi-D's Books and Cooks
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 quarts fresh 100% apple juice
- 3 cups sparkling water (chilled)
- 1 tablespoon freshly ground ginger (more or less to taste)
- 1 medium orange (thinly sliced)
- 1 medium apple (thinly sliced)
- cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- The day before serving, freeze half of the apple juice in ice cube trays or other freezer safe containers. Chill the remaining juice until just before serving.2 quarts fresh 100% apple juice
- Add the remaining apple juice, sparkling water, ginger, orange slices, and apple slices to a large pitcher or punch bowl and stir to combine.3 cups sparkling water, 1 tablespoon freshly ground ginger, 1 medium orange, 1 medium apple
- To serve, fill glasses with apple juice ice cubes, add sparkling apple ginger punch and garnish with cinnamon sticks and a few slices of fruit.cinnamon sticks
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Until next time, happy eating.
~ Audrey
Hezzi-D
You can't go wrong with apple and ginger in the fall!
April Tuell
Great minds think alike! Love your tip on making ice cubes out of the juice. I'll have to remember that!