Old-Fashioned Cider Punch

Name: Old-Fashioned Cider Punch
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 c. fresh apple cider; 3 c. bourbon; 15 shakes Angostura bitters; 1/2 c. freshly squeezed orange juice (from 2 oranges); 2 c. seltzer, chilled; Apple slices and bourbon cherries, for garnish

Mix up this flavorful punch for your next outdoor party or gathering!

By Lyda Jones BurnetteUpdated: Sep 8, 2023

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs

This sparkly, not-to-sweet fall party punch leans on seasonal fresh-squeezed cider and your favorite bourbon to make a drink that's so good you'll be going back for more.

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Ingredients

4 cups
fresh apple cider
3 cups
bourbon
15
shakes Angostura bitters
1/2 cup
freshly squeezed orange juice (from 2 oranges)
2 cups
seltzer, chilled
Apple slices and bourbon cherries, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Cook apple cider in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, 28 to 30 minutes. Cool completely. Transfer to a punch bowl or pitcher.
2. Step 2Stir in bourbon, bitters, and orange juice. Stir in seltzer. Garnish with apple slices. Serve over ice garnished with cherries.

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