Apple Cider Punch

Cinnamon tea and sweet maple syrup level up this apple cider. Even better? This punch can be made up to 2 days ahead of time. If you like to serve, dip rims of glasses into maple syrup and Demerara or turbinado sugar.

Apple Cider Punch in a glass bowl with a ladle
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 bag cinnamon tea

  • 1 cinnamon stick, plus more for serving

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 4 cups unfiltered apple cider

  • 1/2 cup lemon juice

  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup, plus more for garnish

  • demarara or turbinado sugar, for garnish

  • lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

  1. Steep tea bag and cinnamon stick in the boiling water 5 minutes or according to package directions. Discard tea bag and cinnamon stick. Let cool.

  2. Combine tea, apple cider, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a pitcher. Serve immediately (or chill up to 2 days).

  3. To serve, spread additional maple syrup on a small plate and Demerara sugar (or turbinado sugar) on another small plate. Dip rim of glass into maple syrup to coat and then into Demerara to coat. Fill glass with ice (see “Everything’s Rosy,” below) and add punch. Serve with lemon wedges and additional cinnamon sticks.

    Everything's Rosy

    Tuck apple roses into ice cube molds. Core and thinly slice a red-skin apple (preferably on a mandoline). Dip apple slices in a bowl filled with 4 cups water and 1 tablespoon lemon juice to prevent browning; drain. Microwave apple slices until pliable, 20 to 30 seconds. Shingle a horizontal row of about 5 apple slices, curved side up, then loosely roll them up and arrange in a 2-inch silicone ice cube mold. Fill with water. Repeat to make additional roses. Freeze until firm.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

99 Calories
0g Fat
25g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 99
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 25g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 54mg 60%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 184mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.