Description
Hocus Pocus Punch is a refreshing and festive fall beverage that combines apple cider, cranberry juice, citrus, and sparkling seltzer with a hint of cherry flavor. Perfect for Halloween parties or autumn gatherings, this punch is easy to make and delightfully flavorful.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 6 cups apple cider
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 2 (12 ounce) cans orange seltzer
- 1 cup ginger ale or ginger beer
- ¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
Fruit and Garnishes
- 2 oranges, sliced
- 2 apples, sliced
- 1/3 cup maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Mix liquids: In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, orange seltzer, ginger ale or ginger beer, and maraschino cherry juice. Stir gently to blend the flavors.
- Add fruit: Add in the sliced oranges, sliced apples, and maraschino cherries. These add a festive look and enhance the flavor of the punch.
- Chill and serve: Stir the punch again before serving. Serve chilled or over ice for the best refreshing experience.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic party drink, use ginger ale. For a more robust ginger flavor, choose ginger beer.
- Keep the punch refrigerated if not serving immediately to maintain freshness.
- For a spiked version, consider adding a splash of spiced rum or bourbon.
- Use fresh, ripe apples and oranges for the best taste and presentation.
- Adjust sweetness by modifying the amount of cranberry juice or adding a little honey if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-cook, Mix
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Hocus Pocus Punch, apple cider punch, fall punch recipe, Halloween punch, non-alcoholic punch
