How to Make Apple Pie Punch

Parties and other festive holiday events can require hours of planning in order to be successful. Decorations, invitations, guests, food and party favors are all very important, but a great holiday punch can be the highlight of the party. This apple pie punch will bring a reminiscent spark to any event as guests enjoy a punch that tastes and smells like grandma's homemade apple pie.

Things You'll Need

• Large pot
• 1 gallon apple juice
• 1/2 gallon apple cider
• 3 to 4 cinnamon sticks
• Spoon
• Sharp knife
• 3 to 4 apples
• 1 liter of Everclear
• Ice cubes
• Punch bowl
• Punch glasses

Instructions

1. Add one gallon of apple juice, 1/2 gallon of apple cider, and three or four cinnamon sticks to a large pot.

2. Mix together the ingredients and allow them to simmer on low heat for about two hours.

3. When simmering is almost complete, cut three to four apples into slices to be used as garnish.

4. Pour one liter of Everclear alcohol into the hot mixture and stir. This alcohol has no odor or strong flavor.

5. Fill a punch bowl halfway with ice cubes, and pour the apple juice mixture over the ice.

6. Serve punch in decorative punch glasses or cocktail glasses and garnish with apple slices.

Tips & Warnings

• Alcohol can be removed from this recipe if desired.

• Punch can be served warm or chilled.

• Keep the apple juice mixture on low heat, being careful not to boil.

References

• Drinks Mixer: Apple Pie Punch recipe

Resources

• WhatToDrink.com: Christmas Drinks