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Autumn Punch

Autumn Punch: Savor Fall with This Festive Family Drink

Enjoy the essence of fall with this refreshing Autumn Punch, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Punch
  • 3 sticks Cinnamon Adds warm spice flavor; use more for stronger spice notes.
  • 1 tablespoon Allspice Berries Provides an aromatic depth; can be substituted with nutmeg if needed.
  • 5 whole Whole Cloves Contributes a potent, sweet-spicy essence; reduce quantity for a milder flavor.
  • 8 cups Apple Cider Acts as the base and offers fall-forward sweetness; substitute with white grape juice if unavailable.
  • 4 cups Cranberry Juice Adds tartness and vibrant color; frozen cranberries can be used for garnish instead of fresh.
  • 2 cups Orange Juice Balances sweetness with citrus brightness; freshly squeezed is ideal but bottled works too.
  • 2 cups Pomegranate Juice Brings depth and a lovely color; can be substituted with cherry juice for a different flavor profile.
  • 1 cup Pineapple Juice Adds a tropical note; swap with mango juice for an alternative taste.
  • 4 cups Lemon-Lime Soda Provides fizz and sweetness; can substitute with ginger ale for a spicier flavor.
For Garnish
  • 1 Orange Enhances presentation; lemon can be used as a substitute for garnish.
  • 1 cup Cranberries Offers color and texture; dried cranberries could be a suitable alternative.

Equipment

  • large punch bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • ladle

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Autumn Punch
  1. In a large punch bowl, add the cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and whole cloves. Pour in the apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice. Stir gently with a wooden spoon for about 30 seconds until well-blended.
  2. Continue stirring the punch until all flavors are harmonized for about a minute, ensuring the spices and juices are evenly distributed.
  3. Just before serving, pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda and stir gently to combine.
  4. Slice an orange into rounds and add them to the punch bowl with a handful of cranberries for garnish.
  5. Ladle the Autumn Punch over ice-filled glasses, ensuring each serving is garnished with fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill juices and spices for at least 2 hours before serving. Taste as you go and adjust spice levels as desired. Always add fresh soda just before serving to maintain fizz.

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