Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider
- ½ cup vodka
- ⅓ cup apple butter
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 bottle champagne (750 ml)
- 1 bottle ginger beer (12 oz)
- 2 apples, sliced (red and green)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3–4 star anise pods
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, whisk together apple butter, apple cider, and vodka until smooth.
- Add star anise pods and refrigerate for 2 hours to let flavors meld.
- Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon on a small plate.
- Dip glass rims in apple juice, then coat with cinnamon-sugar mix.
- Fill each glass halfway with chilled punch mixture.
- Top with champagne and ginger beer just before serving.
- Garnish with apple slices, a cinnamon stick, and a star anise pod.
Notes
- Substitute apple juice for a sweeter punch.
- Use ginger ale instead of ginger beer for a lighter flavor.
- Replace apple slices with fresh cranberries for a festive twist.
- Try caramel whiskey or spiced rum for different flavor profiles.
- Use a frozen cider ice ring to keep punch cold without dilution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 12 oz)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
