Spiced Winter Apple Cider Punch

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A warm, aromatic punch with cinnamon and cloves, ideal for chilly evenings or holiday gatherings. This recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, brings together apple cider, orange juice, cinnamon sticks for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 8, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 4 cups apple cider
• 2 cups orange juice
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 10 whole cloves
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 4 orange slices
• 4 apple slices

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 4 cups apple cider, 2 cups orange juice, 2 cinnamon sticks, 10 whole cloves, and 2 tbsp brown sugar; bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat while stirring until the sugar dissolves.
2. Step 2: Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse into the liquid without boiling.
3. Step 3: Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large punch bowl, pressing the spices against the sieve to extract all flavor.
4. Step 4: Discard the solids and cover the bowl, refrigerating for 2 hours until completely cold.
5. Step 5: Just before serving, add 4 cups ice and garnish with 4 orange slices and 4 apple slices.