Apple Cider Rum Punch Cocktail
This easy apple cider rum punch is the perfect festive drink for any gathering. Sweet apple cider, warm spices, and smooth rum make it a crowd-pleaser for fall parties and holidays.
Equipment
- Punch bowl or large pitcher
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cup
- Shot glass or jigger
- Knife and cutting board
- Large ladle
- Glasses for serving
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider chilled
- 1.5 cups dark rum
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 apple sliced
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger thinly sliced or grated
- 0.5 cup orange juice fresh or from concentrate
- 1 cup club soda optional, for fizz
- ice cubes
- extra fruit slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Pour apple cider, dark rum, orange juice, and sliced ginger into your punch bowl.
- Stir it all together with the wooden spoon.
- Toss in the apple slices, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Before serving, add ice cubes and club soda if you want it fizzy.
- Give it another stir, then ladle into glasses.
- Garnish with extra fruit slices or a cinnamon stick if you’re feeling fancy.
Notes
Dark rum gives a deep flavor, but spiced rum works too. Add honey or maple syrup if you want it sweeter. Try pear slices or cranberries for more fruit. Skip club soda for a richer punch. Use fresh apple cider for best taste. Adjust ginger to your spice preference. Double the recipe for a crowd, or make a non-alcoholic batch for kids by leaving out the rum.