Indulge in the aromatic embrace of warm spiced cider punch, a delightful and comforting beverage that will transport your senses to a cozy winter wonderland. This classic holiday drink is a symphony of seasonal flavors, featuring the perfect balance of sweet, tart, and spicy notes. With variations ranging from traditional apple cider punch to mulled wine and spiked cider, there's a recipe to suit every palate. Whether you prefer a non-alcoholic version for a family gathering or a spiked rendition for a festive party, this versatile punch is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Gather your ingredients, select your favorite recipe, and embark on a culinary journey that will fill your home with warmth and cheer.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CIDER PUNCH
Steps:
- Combine 4 cups apple cider, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 whole cloves and a pinch of salt in a saucepan. Halve 1 orange; squeeze the juice into the pan and add the peels. Bring to a simmer, then remove from the heat and let steep 10 to 15 minutes. Strain into a pitcher and add 3/4 cup apple brandy or bourbon. Chill at least 2 hours or overnight. Serve in tall glasses on the rocks or reheat and serve warm in punch mugs. Garnish with orange slices.
SPICED HARD CIDER PUNCH
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Time 2h50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place the hot water in a small stainless steel saucepan and add the sugar, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg to the pan. Bring to a boil, place a lid over the saucepan and reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer until the flavors have married, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a non-reactive bowl and allow to cool. Once cool, add the cider, applejack and brandy to the bowl. Stir to mix well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, and up to 5 days. Serve in a small punch bowl with an ice mold, if desired, and garnish each glass with an apple slice.
- Place the hot water in a small stainless steel saucepan and add the sugar, ginger, cloves, cinnamon and nutmeg to the pan. Bring to a boil, place a lid over the saucepan and reduce to a simmer. Continue to simmer until the flavors have married, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat, strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a non-reactive bowl and allow to cool. Once cool, add the cider, applejack and brandy to the bowl. Stir to mix well and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, and up to 5 days. Serve in a small punch bowl with an ice mold, if desired, and garnish each glass with an apple slice.
SPICED CIDER PUNCH
Cider is not always meant to be served warm! This Spiced Cider Punch is filled with lots of citrus flavor and warm spices and served chilled.
Provided by Deborah
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pot, combine 1 cup of the cider, the sugar, cinnamon and allspice. Cook, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Add in the orange juice concentrate and the remaining apple cider. Refrigerate until cold.
- Before serving, stir the ginger ale into the cider mix. Serve cold.
SPICED CIDER PUNCH
I've shared this recipe with many friends. It never wears out its welcome and is so easy to make. It's also delicious warm. -Charles Piatt, Little Rock, Akansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 12 servings (about 3-1/4 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place sugar, spices and 1 cup cider in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in juice concentrate until melted., Transfer to a large pitcher. Stir in remaining cider. Refrigerate, covered, until cold., To serve, pour cider mixture into a punch bowl. Stir in ginger ale. If desired, garnish with orange slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 25mg sodium, Carbohydrate 55g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
HOT CIDER PUNCH
My hot fruit punch has been a family fave since 1993-hard to believe that we've loved it for 20 years! Adding clove-studded orange wedges makes it look especially festive. -Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place cider, sugar, cinnamon stick and nutmeg in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 20 minutes., Stir in orange and pineapple juices. Insert cloves into orange wedges; add to cider mixture and heat through. Discard cinnamon stick. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 107 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
WARM CIDER CRANBERRY PUNCH
I first made this at an instructional cooking camp. My kids loved it so much that, for a time, they insisted we make it every day. Serve it hot in the winter or with the ice during the summer. -Carol Gehringer, Raleigh, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 3h10m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine cranberry juice, apple cider, lemonade concentrate and lemon. Place cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice on a double thickness of cheesecloth. Gather corners of cloth to enclose seasonings; tie securely with string. Place in slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until heated through. Discard spice bag and lemon. If desired, garnish with cinnamon stick, cranberries and lemon peel.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
HOT SPICED CIDER
This recipe uses an automatic coffee maker to brew the cider. If you don't own one, heat it in a slow cooker or a saucepan over medium heat on the stovetop. Grab your mugs and dive into this hot drink! Clean your coffee maker according to the manufacturer's instructions before using for coffee again.
Provided by Sara
Categories Drinks Recipes Cider Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place filter in coffee basket, and fill with brown sugar, allspice, cloves, cinnamon stick, salt, nutmeg, and orange wedges. Pour apple cider into coffee pot where the water usually goes. Brew, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 51.5 mg, Sugar 18.8 g
HOT CIDER RUM PUNCH
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Insert cloves into center of orange slices. Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a simmer. Serve warm.
HOT CIDER PUNCH
A spicy blend of apple, pineapple, and cranberry juices, this hot punch seasoned with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice makes a perfect holiday beverage.
Provided by cookbooksbyjeanninedotcom
Categories Drinks Recipes Punch Recipes Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir the apple juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice together with the brown sugar in a large pan. Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and ground allspice into a large teaball or cheesecloth bag. Place the spice bag into the pan with the juice mixture. Heat the juice mixture over medium-high heat about 10 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 5.2 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
WARM CIDER AND RUM PUNCH
For a fun and festive holiday gathering, make this crowd-pleasing spiked punch.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large pot, combine apple cider, apple slices, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and ginger. Bring to a boil over high; reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes. (Keep warm over low, up to 2 hours.) Remove from heat and stir in rum. Transfer to a punch bowl; serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213 g
SPICED PERCOLATOR PUNCH
It's now a tradition that I serve this at the Christmas Tea I host each year, as well as any open house. Called by many names--and there are similar recipes on this site--it's different because it doesn't include apple juice or cider.
Provided by SOPHIESTWIN
Categories Drinks Recipes Punch Recipes Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 22
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Pour the pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and water into a clean, well-washed coffee percolator. Place the brown sugar, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and salt in the basket of the percolator, and assemble the coffee percolator. Cover, plug in the cord, and perk. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 35.8 mg, Sugar 28 g
HOT SPICED CIDER
There's nothing like warm, spicy apple cider to break the ice when you're entertaining on a chilly day.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Beverage
Time 15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In 3-quart saucepan, heat ingredients to boiling over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
- Before serving, strain cider mixture to remove cloves and cinnamon, if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 5 mg
WARM AND SPICY AUTUMN PUNCH
The aroma of this punch tells you that fall is in the air. Make a batch, and your home will have a fragrance that will alert anyone's sense of smell.
Provided by Michele O'Sullivan
Categories Drinks Recipes Punch Recipes Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stud the whole oranges with cloves, and bake for 30 minutes.
- In a large saucepan, combine the apple juice and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the nutmeg, honey, lemon juice, and pineapple juice.
- Serve hot in a punch bowl with the 2 clove-studded baked oranges floating on top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 5.1 mg, Sugar 20 g
HOT SPICED PUNCH
My favorite punches, hot or cold, are the ones made with pineapple juice. Its flavor definitely comes through. This punch is especially good when the weather is cold, and you need something to warm you up.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice and lemon peel in a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag., In a large kettle, combine the grape juice, pineapple juice, lemonade concentrate and sugar; add the spice bag. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour or until punch reaches desired temperature. Discard spice bag. Serve hot with additional cinnamon sticks if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 10mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cider punch.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. You can use allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, or ginger to add flavor to your punch.
- If you don't have any fresh fruit, you can use frozen or canned fruit. Just be sure to thaw the frozen fruit before adding it to the punch.
- Make the cider punch ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the cider punch warm or cold. It's delicious either way!
Conclusion:
Warm spiced cider punch is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting drink, give warm spiced cider punch a try!
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