Spooky Sparkling Cider Punch

A nonalcoholic punch built from chilled sparkling apple cider and ginger ale, finished with orange slices and cranberries for color and movement in the bowl. Add ice at the end so the drink stays fizzy.

By Julienne

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1200 ml sparkling apple cider well chilled
• 800 ml ginger ale well chilled
• 1 fruit orange thinly sliced
• 150 g fresh cranberries rinsed
• 600 g ice for serving
• 1 g ground cinnamon optional, for garnish

Instructions

1. Pour the chilled sparkling apple cider and ginger ale into a large punch bowl or 4-liter pitcher. The liquids are combined and still very fizzy.
2. Add the orange slices and cranberries, then stir once or twice gently so you do not flatten the carbonation. The fruit is floating throughout the punch.
3. Add the ice just before serving, then ladle into glasses. If using cinnamon, dust it lightly over each serving or around the rim as an optional garnish. The punch is cold, effervescent, and visibly filled with fruit.