Harvest Punch

Gavin Wrigley Written by Gavin Wrigley

Embrace the autumn chill with this simple Harvest Punch recipe! Crafted with apple cider, bourbon whiskey, lemon juice, maple syrup, and a hint of cinnamon, this cozy beverage is perfect for fall.

Prep time: 1

Mixing time: 1

Servings:

Calories: 136

Ingredients

1 oz Bourbon
2 oz apple Cider
1 oz lemon juice
1/2 oz maple syrup
Apple slices and cinnamon sticks - for garnish, optional

Equipment

Cocktail Shaker
Strainer
Old Fashioned Glass
Measuring Jigger

Instructions

Chill your old fashioned glass.
Pour 1/2 oz maple syrup into the shaker.
Measure and pour 1 oz lemon juice.
Add 2 oz apple Cider to the mix.
Measure and pour 1 oz Bourbon.
Fill your cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake it all up until well mixed.
Strain the mixture into your Old Fashioned glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick.

Notes

Substitutes:

Bourbon: If you don't have bourbon, rye whiskey or brandy can be used as a substitute. Both will give a different flavor profile but still work well with the other ingredients.
Apple Cider: No apple cider? No problem! You can use apple juice instead, although it might be sweeter.
Maple Syrup: Honey or agave nectar can replace maple syrup if needed. They both bring their unique flavors to the punch.

Making a Pitcher of Harvest Punch:

Scale: To make a pitcher that serves 8, multiply all the ingredients by 8. That's 8 oz of bourbon, 16 oz of apple cider, 8 oz of lemon juice, and 4 oz of maple syrup.
Mix: Combine all the ingredients in a large pitcher and stir well.
Serve: Pour the mixture into ice-filled Old Fashioned glasses, garnish with apple slices and a cinnamon stick, and serve immediately.

Making it Non-Alcoholic:

Bourbon Substitute: Use a non-alcoholic bourbon substitute or omit it. The punch will still have many flavors, from apple cider to lemon juice and maple syrup.
Proceed As Usual: Use the non-alcoholic substitute instead of the regular bourbon, follow the original steps, and enjoy a non-alcoholic version.

Making it Vegan:

This recipe is already vegan-friendly as it doesn't contain any animal products. Make sure to use vegan-friendly bourbon (most are, but some brands use animal products in their processing methods) and maple syrup.