Fall is my favorite food season. I love the warm spices, apples, sweet potatoes, squash — there are so many wonderful flavors and textures to work with. To herald September, I put together this crisp Harvest Punch that looks like fall in a glass. It is the perfect beverage to serve at your next dinner party or gathering — I always make two pitchers so there’s enough for either side of the table. It comes together fast, it’s fresh, and it’s just a fun drink for non-drinkers like us.
Martinelli’s Sparkling Cider | Martinelli’s Apple Cider | Lakewood Pomegranate Juice | Topo Chico Mineral Water | Glass Pinch Bowl
The only cooking we’ll do is to make a simple syrup infused with fresh rosemary, a cinnamon stick, and fresh orange peel. From there, each pitcher gets the juice of half an orange, a lot of ice, Martinelli’s sparkling and non-sparkling ciders, and sparkling mineral water. Top it off with some pomegranate juice, and stir with a long-handled spoon. Garnish with some fresh rosemary sprigs and slices of orange (Cara Cara oranges are especially nice with their rose hue). And that’s it!
Glass Pitcher | Highball Glass | Dish Towel
I just love the color and flavors in this Harvest Punch and it comes together in less than 10 minutes. It’s apple-forward with warm herbs and spices and tartness from the pomegranate. Give it a try and let me know what you think in the comments!
Harvest Punch
Ingredients:
For the Simple Syrup
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 large segment of orange peel
- 3/4 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
Other Ingredients
- 8 cups ice
- 1 orange, juiced
- 1 bottle Martinelli’s sparkling cider
- 33 oz Martinelli’s non-carbonated cider (or apple juice)
- 33 oz mineral water
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
Garnish
- 2-3 small sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2-3 slices orange
Directions:
Make the Simple Syrup
- Combine the syrup ingredients in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Make the Punch
- Add the ice to a large drink dispenser or pitchers. Strain the simple syrup and pour over the ice. Add the rest of the punch ingredients, stir, and garnish with fresh rosemary and orange slices. Serve on ice.
Love this!!!
Absolutely loved this drink tried it whenever my friend Pam made it for our Friendsgiving at church she said the only difference that she made was substitute the mineral water with 7up