Description
Hocus Pocus Punch is a vibrant and refreshing fruit punch perfect for gatherings and festive occasions. This easy-to-make drink combines tangy apple cider, cranberry juice, and fizzy orange seltzer with fresh fruit slices and maraschino cherries, offering a deliciously sweet and tart flavor that delights guests of all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 6 cups apple cider
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 2 (12 ounce) cans orange seltzer
- ¼ cup maraschino cherry juice
- 1 cup ginger ale or ginger beer
Fruits and Garnishes
- 2 oranges, sliced
- 2 apples, sliced
- 1/3 cup maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Mix the base liquids: In a large pitcher or bowl, combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, orange seltzer, ginger ale or ginger beer, and maraschino cherry juice. Stir gently to blend the flavors without losing the carbonation.
- Add fresh fruits and cherries: Add the sliced oranges, sliced apples, and maraschino cherries into the punch mixture. Stir again to distribute the fruits evenly throughout the punch.
- Serve: Serve the punch immediately in glasses, ensuring each serving includes some fruit slices and cherries for a festive touch. This punch can also be chilled before serving for an even more refreshing experience.
Notes
- Use ginger beer for a spicier version, or ginger ale for a milder, sweeter taste.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maraschino cherry juice.
- For a non-alcoholic party drink, this punch is perfect as is.
- Keep the punch refrigerated if not serving immediately to maintain freshness and fizz.
- To make the punch last longer, add fruits just before serving to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
