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Apple Pie Party Punch

This go-to party punch recipe is perfect for tailgating, Friendsgiving and any gathering! Be prepared to share this punch recipe and maybe make a double batch!

Recommended Apple Variety:

Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups fresh apple cider
• 2 cups ginger ale
• 1 cup of whiskey (or brandy!)
• 1 Michigan Honeycrisp apple, seeded and sliced
• 1 orange, thinly sliced
• ½ teaspoon pie spice
• Garnish for glasses: coarse sugar and cinnamon or an orange twist

Serving Size:

• Makes one large pitcher

Directions: 

1. Mix it up
2. Add sliced apples and oranges to the bottom of a pitcher. Season with pie spice.
3. Slowly pour cider, ginger ale and whiskey into the pitcher. Stir.
4. Optional glass garnish (BEFORE adding ice): run an orange around the rim of a glass. Dip in a combination of coarse sugar and cinnamon.
5. To serve, pour over ice and add a twist of apple peel or orange.