I love this recipe for large groups because its refreshing fall flavors are perfect with or without booze. By serving the punch with a bottle of dark rum on the side, you put your guests in control. It also looks extra pretty served with some sliced oranges with cinnamon and cloves on top!
FALL PUNCH
Makes approx 40 8oz pours
INGREDIENTS
3 64oz bottles of Apple Cider
1 carton orange juice
1 2-liter bottle Ginger Ale
Ground Cinnamon to taste
Ground Nutmeg to taste
1 orange, sliced
5 cinnamon sticks
Approx 30 cloves
Optional: Orange segments and cinnamon sticks for serving
DIRECTIONS
In a 2.5 gallon beverage dispenser or larger, combine cider, OJ, ginger ale, cinnamon and nutmeg. Mix well. Press cloves and cinnamon into the orange slices and float on top of punch. Serve as is, over ice, or with a splash of dark rum. Optional garnish with orange segments, orange peel, and/or cinnamon stick.
I love these Burlap and Barrel Pemba Cloves!
Make a sliced “pomander” of sorts.
Enjoy over ice or with dark rum… don’t forget your garnish!