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Autumn Harvest Punch

Festive Autumn Harvest Punch to Delight Your Guests

This Autumn Harvest Punch is a vibrant mix of sweet apple cider, zesty lemonade, and tart orange juice, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Punch
  • 4 cups apple cider freshly pressed for best flavor
  • 2 cups orange juice freshly squeezed preferred
  • 2 cups lemonade homemade for freshness
  • 2 cups sparkling water for fizz
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup honey or agave can be used
  • 1 bunch rosemary fresh recommended
  • 2 medium apples Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended
  • 1 medium orange for garnish and juicing
Optional Garnish
  • 2 sticks cinnamon sticks for added spice

Equipment

  • large pitcher
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Stirring Spoon

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large pitcher, combine 4 cups of apple cider, 2 cups of freshly squeezed orange juice, and 2 cups of lemonade. Stir well until fully blended.
  2. Wash and slice 2 apples and 1 orange. Add the sliced fruits into the pitcher.
  3. Drizzle in 1/4 cup of maple syrup and toss in a handful of fresh rosemary sprigs. Stir gently.
  4. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours.
  5. Right before serving, pour in 2 cups of sparkling water and stir gently.
  6. Transfer the punch into a decorative punch bowl, garnishing with additional fruit slices and rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, chill overnight and always add sparkling water just before serving to maintain fizz.

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