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Spiced Apple Punch

A recipe for Spiced Apple Punch from the cookbook, Nixology! Apple juice or cider is simmered briefly in warming spices and served in a glass with a cinnamon sugar rim.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8 -10 Servings
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • Handful of crystallized ginger
  • maple syrup to finish
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1.25 liters (5 cups) cloudy apple juice or apple cider
  • 125 milliliters (1/2 cup) water
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 6 cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon allspice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 3 centimeters (1 1/4 inch) piece ginger peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 apple cut into thin slices

Instructions

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  1. Thread some cocktail sticks with one or two chunks of crystallized ginger- enough for your guests- and set aside.
  2. Pour a small amount of maple syrup onto a small plate, then mix the cinnamon and sugar on a second plate.
  3. Dip the rim of a glass into the syrup, and then press into the sugar and cinnamon to coat, repeating with each glass.
  4. Pour the apple juice or cider and water into a saucepan and add the spices, brown sugar, fresh ginger, and vanilla extract.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it has reached your desired level of spice.
  6. Remove from the heat and add the apple slices.
  7. Serve in heatproof glasses, garnished with the prepared cocktail sticks.