Maple Bourbon Apple Cider Punch

Name: Maple Bourbon Apple Cider Punch
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups fresh apple cider (not apple juice); 2 cups bourbon whiskey; 1/4 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 2 cinnamon sticks; 8 whole cloves; 2 star anise pods; 1 apple, thinly sliced; 1 orange, thinly sliced

A warming spiced punch that blends bourbon, fresh apple cider, and maple syrup with cinnamon and cloves for a crowd-pleasing autumn cocktail. Serve it warm from the pot or over ice for a year-round crowd-pleaser.

20 minEasyServes 8220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups fresh apple cider (not apple juice)
2 cups bourbon whiskey
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 cinnamon sticks
8 whole cloves
2 star anise pods
1 apple, thinly sliced
1 orange, thinly sliced

Instructions

1

Combine 4 cups fresh apple cider (not apple juice), 2 cinnamon sticks, 8 whole cloves, and 2 star anise pods in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
2

Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes to infuse the spices, then reduce heat to low.
3

Stir in 1/4 cup pure maple syrup and 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness.
4

Remove the whole spices using a slotted spoon or fine-mesh strainer.
5

Add 2 cups bourbon whiskey to the pot and stir to combine. Keep over the lowest heat to stay warm without boiling off the alcohol.
6

Ladle into mugs and garnish each glass with 1 thinly sliced apple and 1 thinly sliced orange.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for maple syrup in Maple Bourbon Apple Cider Punch?

The entry for Maple Bourbon Apple Cider Punch calls for 1/4 cup pure maple syrup. In its place: Honey, measure for measure, or brown sugar dissolved in a little warm water.

Can I make Maple Bourbon Apple Cider Punch without alcohol?

The alcohol here is 2 cups bourbon whiskey. Replace a base spirit with the same volume of a zero-proof spirit, or with chilled tea or tonic for bite; replace sparkling wine with sparkling water and a squeeze of citrus. Keep every other line as written, and expect a lighter, sweeter drink, since alcohol also carries bitterness and body.

Is Maple Bourbon Apple Cider Punch keto-friendly?

A serving of Maple Bourbon Apple Cider Punch carries 18 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 90 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 18 percent.

How many calories are in Maple Bourbon Apple Cider Punch?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) is about 220 calories, with 0 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate and 0 g fat, plus 30 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Maple Bourbon Apple Cider Punch for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Halved, the cider drops from 4 cups to 2 cups; doubled, it is 8 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To batch it for a crowd, multiply everything but add the ice only when serving.

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