Sparkling Caramel Apple Punch (Spiked Option!)
A delicious, festive, and seasonal Caramel Apple Drink that can be served spiked (or not!) and is the perfect beverage for cozy, crisp, and fun-filled days. A delightful beverage for this holiday season!
Servings: 20 people
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider 128 ounces
- 1 cup caramel syrup
- 2 liters ginger ale
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 2-3 green and red apples thinly cubed
- cinnamon sticks
- Cranberries optional
Cocktail option
- 20 oz Vodka, Whiskey, or Bourbon add more or less to taste
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl, add the ginger ale, apple cider, caramel sauce, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Combine all the ingredients by whisking together until combined. Add in cinnamon sticks, diced apples, and cranberries.
- Serve immediately over a glass of ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Expert Tips
- Liquor: I recommend using Absolut plain or caramel vodka, Maker’s Mark Bourbon, or Jack Daniel’s Whiskey. If you have a favorite, feel free to try it, and let me know how it turns out in the comments below.
- Sweetness: Adjust the additional caramel to taste. If you like it less sweet, use less caramel.
- Servings: If you want to make a smaller batch, divide all ingredients in half and use a large pitcher instead of a punch bowl to serve.
- Individual Cocktails: If you want to make a non-alcoholic batch of the punch and then make single drinks, simply add the punch, 1.5 oz of liquor, and ice to a cocktail shaker, mix gently, and strain over a glass for a caramel apple martini or serve over ice for a cocktail!
Serving Tips
- Serve your caramel apple drink in your favorite glasses with ice and garnish with a cinnamon stick, cranberries, and additional apple slices if desired.
- If you’re serving this as a Fall cocktail, garnish your glasses with a caramel and cinnamon sugar rim.
Storage Tips
- This caramel apple drink is best enjoyed immediately as the sparkling ginger ale won’t save well.
Nutrition
Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 0.4mg