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    Published: Nov 19, 2022 · Modified: Oct 7, 2023 by Pate Giltner 9 Comments

    Apple Cider Prosecco Bourbon Punch

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    This apple cider, prosecco, and bourbon punch is full of Fall and Holiday flavors! It's apple cider, bourbon, orange juice, spiced cinnamon rosemary simple syrup, and sparkling wine!

    This sparkling spiced bourbon punch is the perfect cocktail to serve for Thanksgiving! It serves 12-16 and is a balanced blend of bourbon, apple cider, and prosecco!

    Three glasses of bourbon punch below a punch bowl.
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    • Key Ingredients 
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    • Apple Cider Prosecco Bourbon Punch

    Why you will love this recipe:

    This is the perfect cocktail for festive fall occasions! I love apple cider and try to utilize its flavor in a lot of recipes all season long, and this punch is a classic. The cinnamon rosemary simple syrup adds subtle flavor and depth to the bourbon and cider and really transforms it into a well-rounded cocktail. 

    The flavors make it the perfect drink to celebrate Fall, Thanksgiving, or Christmas! This Fall Harvest Bourbon Pumpkin Punch, Bourbon Spiked Apple Cider Mimosa,  Bourbon Apple Cider Old Fashioned, Kentucky Mule with Maple Ginger Syrup, and Sparkling Fall Thanksgiving Margarita are a few other cocktails perfect for the fall season. 

    All the ingredients for the bourbon punch on a brown stone table.

    Key Ingredients 

    Bourbon: This is a bourbon-based cocktail, and the bourbon flavor comes through, so using a top-shelf and high-quality bourbon is key to a delicious-tasting drink. You can use any bourbon you like! I used Woodford Reserve for this recipe, but Old Forester 1910, Willett, or Angels Envy would also be good with these flavors.

    Rosemary Cinnamon Syrup: This is an easy, simple syrup made from sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves and fresh rosemary. 

    Spiced Apple Cider: the bulk of this recipe is apple cider so use your favorite! My go-to is Trader Joe's spiced cider.  

    Orange Juice and Orange liqueur: fresh squeezed orange juice and a little Cointreau or Grand Marnier brighten the cocktail with a little citrus flavor. 

    Sparkling Wine: use Champagne, Prosecco, or any sparkling wine you like, but you want to purchase one with lots of bubbles.

    See recipe card for quantities.

    How to make this recipe:

    Wreath ice in a large punch bowl.

    Step 1: (Optional) Make the festive ice by freezing water in a bunt pan for 24 hours. Add the ice to a punch bowl.

    The simple syrup ingredients in a white pot.

    Step 2: Make the simple syrup by combining the water, sugar, spices, and rosemary in a small pot and heating until the sugar is dissolved.

    The bourbon, apple cider, and orange juice in the punch bowl.

    Step 3: Add the apple cider, bourbon, orange juice, and orange liqueur to the punch bowl.

    The punch with the syrup and prosecco added.

    Step 4: Add in the cooled syrup and then top with sparkling wine.

    Orange and apple slices have also been added to the punch bowl.

    Step 5: Garnish with apple and orange slices.

    Tip for success: 

    • Festive ice: you can make this statement ice by freezing water in a bunt pan. You can also add your garnishes to the ice.
    • You can mix all the ingredients together in the punch bowl several hours before your gathering, and then just add the ice and prosecco right before your guests arrive. 

    FAQ

    What bourbon is best for this recipe?

    Woodford Reserve, Willet Pot Still, Angels Envy, and Four Roses Small Batch are all great options.

    How long will the simple syrup last and how many cocktails will it make?

    The syrup will last up to 2 weeks refrigerated in a sealed container.

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    Apple Cider Prosecco Bourbon Punch

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    • Author: Pate Giltner
    • Prep Time: 30 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 12-16 cocktails 1x
    • Category: Punch
    • Method: stirred
    • Cuisine: American
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    Description

    This apple cider, prosecco, and bourbon punch is full of Fall and Holiday flavors! It's apple cider, bourbon, orange juice, spiced cinnamon rosemary simple syrup, and sparkling wine! 


    Ingredients

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    • ½ cup sugar
    • ½ cup water
    • 6-8 cinnamon sticks
    • 2 sprigs rosemary
    • 2 star anise
    • 4 cloves
    • 1 bottle Prosecco
    • 4 cups apple cider
    • 1 ½ cups bourbon
    • 1 cup fresh orange juice
    • ¼ cup Cointreau

    Instructions

    1. (Optional) Make the festive ice by freezing water in a bunt pan for 24 hours. Add the ice to a punch bowl.
    2. Make the simple syrup by combining the water, sugar, spices, and rosemary in a small pot and heating until the sugar is dissolved.
    3. Add the apple cider, bourbon, orange juice, and orange liqueur to the punch bowl. 
    4. Add in the cooled syrup and then top with sparkling wine.
    5. Garnish with apple and orange slices.
    6.  

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    Comments

    1. Elizabeth says

      November 21, 2022 at 3:41 pm

      This was so delicious!

      Reply
      • Eleni says

        December 25, 2022 at 9:07 am

        Made this for Christmas Eve last night and it was so delicious. Our whole party enjoyed it!

        Reply
        • Pate Giltner says

          December 30, 2022 at 7:46 pm

          I’m so glad you liked it and I hope you had a great holiday!

          Reply
    2. Terri says

      October 11, 2023 at 12:29 pm

      Served this at a neighborhood pot luck and it was a hit!

      Reply
    3. Shannon says

      November 25, 2023 at 2:54 pm

      Huge hit! This was amazing. Great addition to Thanksgiving going forward. Thank you!!!

      Reply
    4. Callan says

      September 08, 2024 at 8:29 pm

      Made this today for a family gathering and everyone loved it!

      Reply
      • Pate Giltner says

        September 15, 2024 at 10:44 am

        I'm so glad you liked it!

        Reply
    5. Anonymous says

      December 01, 2024 at 2:09 pm

      Made this for the family, adults only of course, and they loved it!! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply

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