Harvest Punch
By Tested and perfect in the Sur La Table Kitchen
Harvest Punch
By Tested and perfect in the Sur La Table Kitchen
Yield/Serves:
12 to 16 servings
- 16 ounces (2 cups) cranberry juice
- 24 ounces (3 cups) apple cider
- 24 ounces (3 cups) vodka, apple brandy, or bourbon
- 4 ounces (1/2 cup) Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 8 ounces filtered water
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 apple, sliced, any variety you like
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 4 rosemary sprigs
Spiced Simple Syrup
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup filtered water
- 5 star anise pods
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cloves
Punch in a bowl is the ultimate self-serve beverage. Serve sparkling water and sparkling wine on the side for those looking to lower or increase the alcohol content in their drink.
1. To prepare Spiced Simple Syrup: To a medium saucepan set over low heat add sugar, water, star anise, cinnamon stick and cloves. Heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
2. To a large punch bowl or pitcher, add cranberry juice, apple cider, vodka, Grand Marnier, water, and simple syrup. Stir to combine. Add orange slices, apple slices, cranberries and rosemary; stir to combine.
3. Punch can be made up to 3 days in advance. If you want to mix 3 or more days in advance, mix the liquids and then add the fruit and rosemary the morning you would like to serve.
4. Serve punch with plenty of fresh ice in the bowl. See below for how to prepare decorative ice.
Punch Bowl Ice:
1. To prepare Spiced Simple Syrup: To a medium saucepan set over low heat add sugar, water, star anise, cinnamon stick and cloves. Heat, stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
2. To a large punch bowl or pitcher, add cranberry juice, apple cider, vodka, Grand Marnier, water, and simple syrup. Stir to combine. Add orange slices, apple slices, cranberries and rosemary; stir to combine.
3. Punch can be made up to 3 days in advance. If you want to mix 3 or more days in advance, mix the liquids and then add the fruit and rosemary the morning you would like to serve.
4. Serve punch with plenty of fresh ice in the bowl. See below for how to prepare decorative ice.
Punch Bowl Ice:
- For crystal clear ice, boil filtered water twice. For a ring, freeze water in a Bundt pan. For a festive look, freeze the garnish of your punch into the ice.