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Autumn Punch

Delightful Autumn Punch: Fall's Most Refreshing Drink Recipe

This delightful Autumn Punch captures fall's vibrant flavors with pineapple, cranberry, orange, and apple cider.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Best Recipe Ideas
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Spice Blend
  • 2-3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks Substitute with ground cinnamon (1 tsp) for a stronger flavor.
  • 1-2 teaspoons Allspice Berries Ground allspice (1 tsp) works in a pinch.
  • 4-6 whole Cloves Use a pinch of ground cloves as a substitute.
For the Juices
  • 4 cups Apple Cider Swap with fresh apple juice if necessary.
  • 2 cups Cranberry Juice Opt for unsweetened if less sweetness is desired.
  • 1 cup Orange Juice Use store-bought or freshly squeezed.
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Juice Any berry juice can substitute.
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice A fruit juice blend can be used in place of this.
For the Fizz and Garnish
  • 4 cups Lemon-Lime Soda Ginger ale can be a unique alternative.
  • 1 cup Orange Slices Lemon slices can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 cup Cranberries Both fresh and frozen work well.

Equipment

  • Large punch bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Autumn Punch
  1. Combine the Spice Blend: In a large punch bowl, combine the cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and whole cloves. Pour in the apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, pomegranate juice, and pineapple juice. Stir gently to mix.
  2. Chill the Mixture: Cover the punch bowl with plastic wrap or a lid. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to chill.
  3. Add the Fizz: Just before serving, add the lemon-lime soda to the chilled juice mixture. Stir gently.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Add orange slices and cranberries as a garnish. Serve immediately over ice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 36gSodium: 20mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Chilling the mixture for at least 2 hours enhances the flavors. Add the soda just before serving to keep it bubbly.

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