Sparkling Fall Punch
Enjoy a little bit of fall in every sip with this incredible Sparkling Fall Punch recipe. Made with apple-infused whiskey, apple cider, and sparkling wine, it’s a treat for the senses!
Sparkling Fall Apple Cider Punch
It’s officially August and it’s only in the 90’s here in Texas, so my mind has already switched into fall mode! Or I guess you could say that I am counting down the days until we have cooler weather, football starts, and pumpkin spice is back on the menu!
This Fall Punch is the perfect way to celebrate the season with family and friends. Made with apple-infused whiskey, apple cider, and fresh apple slices, it’s basically fall in a glass! This is also a recipe that’s designed to be prepared in a pitcher and shared. So if you’re planning a fall gathering, bookmark this recipe for the grown-ups!
This punch recipe is great for fall holidays or whenever you want to have a little taste of fall around your home. This easy punch recipe doesn’t take much work and comes together in minutes. Happy Fall Y’all!
Related: For a simpler version of this drink, without the bubbly, try our Crown Apple Cider!
Ingredients
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- 1 Liter Apple Cider
- 1 Bottle Sparkling Wine
- 26 oz Ginger Beer
- 1 Cup Crown Royal Apple Whiskey
- Ice Cubes
- 2 Apples (Cored and Sliced)
Kitchen Tools Used
- Large Pitcher (we used a 1-gallon drink jug with spigot)
Recipe intended for readers 21+; please enjoy responsibly!
Instructions
- Fill a large pitcher with ice cubes.
- Pour in the whiskey, ginger beer & apple cider. Stir.
- Top with sparkling wine, but leave a little space for the fresh fruit.
- Finally, add apple slices to the pitcher. Use a wooden spoon to gently stir and push the fruit down so it’s not all sitting on the top.
Prep Tips
- You can of course add the apple slices at any time during the making of this recipe. However, I wait until the end to add fruit so I know that all the liquids are in the jug first. Then I use the apples to fill up any remaining space so the pitcher looks full and pretty.
- We served our punch in mason jars and garnished with apple slices. Cinnamon sticks would also make a fantastic and fragrant garnish!
Frequently Asked Questions
How Long Can You Keep This Fall Punch in the Fridge?
When kept refrigerated, this fall punch will last the day. Because it contains bubbly ingredients (ginger beer and sparkling wine), once it’s all mixed, it’s best to enjoy that day. After that, the sparkling wine will start to lose its fizz.
If you want to make ahead of time, mix all of the ingredients except the sparkling wine and ginger beer. Add those ingredients when you plan to serve.
What Do I Use If I Can’t Find Crown Apple?
Crown Apple is an apple-infused whiskey made by the Crown Royal brand. It’s been available for a couple years now and you should be able to find it in most liquor stores.
However, if you are not able to find it or are wondering if you can use something already on hand, you have options! You are welcome to use a different brand of apple flavored whiskey or bourbon.
You could also use regular unflavored whiskey or bourbon. The apple cider will still give it a smooth and fruity taste, just not quite as apple-y as if you used infused whiskey.
How Do You Make a Non-Alcoholic Version of This Recipe?
If you want to prepare something that the whole family can enjoy, it’s actually very easy to modify this recipe and still get all those yummy fall flavors!
Obviously, omit the whiskey. You can use a tad more apple cider in its place. Ginger beer is actually non-alcoholic, despite the name. So that one is fine to keep! Finally, instead of the sparkling wine, just use ginger ale instead.
More Festive Fall Drink Recipes to Try:
- Thanksgiving Margaritas
- Campfire Cocktail
- Maleficent Halloween Cocktail
- Witches Brew Cocktail
- Slow Cooker Apple Cider (Family-Friendly!)
- Creepy Crawler Punch
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Sparkling Fall Punch
Equipment
- Large Pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 Liter Apple Cider
- 1 Bottle Sparkling Wine
- 26 oz Ginger Beer
- 1 Cup Crown Royal Apple
- Ice Cubes
- 2 Apples Sliced
Instructions
- Fill a large pitcher with ice cubes.
- Pour in the whiskey, ginger beer & apple cider. Stir.
- Top with sparkling wine, leaving room for the fruit.
- Add fresh apple slices and use a wooden spoon to distribute them gently throughout the pitcher.
Notes
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