Quick Maple Bourbon Friendsgiving Punch
A quick and easy punch made with bourbon, maple syrup, and apple cider, perfect for fall gatherings. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that tastes like it took hours.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (960 ml) apple cider
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) bourbon
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) pure maple syrup
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice
- Ice for serving
- Orange slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare your pitcher or punch bowl by rinsing it out.
- Roll oranges and lemon on the counter, cut in half, and juice to get ½ cup orange juice and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Strain out seeds.
- Pour apple cider into the pitcher, then add bourbon, maple syrup, and fresh citrus juices.
- Stir gently for about 30 seconds until the maple syrup is fully incorporated. Taste and adjust if needed.
- Add ice (large block or cubes) to the pitcher.
- Garnish with orange slices and cinnamon sticks.
- Pour into individual glasses filled with ice and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use cold ingredients. The punch can be prepared up to 2 hours ahead (without ice) and refrigerated. Add ice and garnish just before serving. For a non-alcoholic version, omit bourbon and add extra apple cider or ginger ale.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 10
- Carbohydrates: 28
Keywords: punch, bourbon, maple, apple cider, Friendsgiving, fall, cocktail, easy, quick