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Easy Autumn Punch Apple Cranberry Recipe - Perfect Fall Party Drink!

Capture the flavors of fall in every sip with this Autumn Punch Apple Cranberry recipe — a vibrant, spiced, and fruity punch perfect for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or cozy fall gatherings. Made with apple cider, cranberry juice, and warm spices, this festive drink is as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 125
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 5 whole allspice berries
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 3 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1½ cups pomegranate juice
  • 1½ cups pineapple juice
  • 2 cups lemon-lime soda or ginger ale
  • 1 orange sliced
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
Substitutions:
  • Replace apple cider with apple juice + ½ tsp apple pie spice
  • Use ginger ale instead of soda for warmer flavor
  • Frozen cranberries work if fresh aren’t available

Method
 

  1. In a large punch bowl, combine cinnamon sticks, allspice berries, and cloves.
  2. Add apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, pomegranate juice, and pineapple juice. Stir gently to combine.
  3. Let mixture infuse for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours refrigerated for stronger spice flavor).
  4. Just before serving, stir in lemon-lime soda or ginger ale to maintain carbonation.
  5. Garnish with orange slices and cranberries. Serve over ice in glasses or use decorative ice rings with frozen fruit.

Notes

Yields about 12 servings. For a warm version, simmer juices and spices for 1 hour and serve in mugs with cinnamon sticks. Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 1 week or freeze for 3 months (remove fruit before freezing).