This creative cocktail is perfect for all your holiday season get-togethers and will surely be a party favorite. Our Autumn Glory® apple and its cinnamon and caramel notes are a sweet addition to the brandy and bourbon, making this a fantastic drink for all to enjoy! Serve up this recipe for your party guests, or bring it to your hostess this holiday season.
Ingredients
Apple Shrub
- 3 Autumn Glory apples, skin on, shredded
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- ¾ cup raw cane sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 3 “coins” of fresh ginger (about ¼”), lightly crushed
Punch
- 1 ½ cups bourbon
- ½ cup prepared apple shrub
- ¼ cup apple brandy
- ¼ cup apple cider
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 4 dashes bitters
- 1 ½ cups sparkling water
- Nutmeg to taste
- 1 Autumn Glory apple
- Fresh mint (for garnish)
Directions
- Add all apple shrub ingredients to a quart-sized mason jar, seal with an air-tight lid, and shake vigorously.
- Refrigerate for 2 days.
- After 2 days, strain the apple mixture and discard the solid materials.
- Combine bourbon, apple shrub, apple brandy, apple cider, orange juice, and bitters in a large punch bowl.
- Stir until mixed, then add ice.
- Top with sparkling water and garnish with nutmeg, fresh apples, and mint.
- Serve and enjoy.
Recipe created by The FeedFeed for Superfresh Growers®.
