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By: Becky Hardin

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This easy to make Apple Pie Drink is sweet, spiced, and everything nice! It can be served chilled, hot, and with or without alcohol. This is the ultimate fall drink recipe that has all of your favorite apple pie flavors!

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What’s in Apple Cider Punch

This recipe tastes great with or without alcohol, so you can make it to fit the occasion. Talk about a crowd pleaser!

  • Apple: Use your favorite apple – just be sure to slice it.
  • Apple Cider: Buy it at the store or make your own! I have recipes for both Crockpot apple cider AND Instant Pot apple cider.
  • Pear Nectar: You should be able to find this in the juice aisle of your local grocery store. It adds the best fruity touch of sweetness!
  • Ginger Ale: This adds a delicious sparkling element.
  • Apple Pie Vodka: If you can’t find this, no worries! Just swap it with caramel vodka.

PRO TIP: If you’re looking to liven up your holiday this year, just splash a little Apple Pie Vodka in your glass. You guys…this vodka. I am NOT a shot girl, but that vodka is AMAZING.

What type of apple works best in this drink?

You can use pretty much any type of apple in this drink. Depending on your preferences, here are some ideas:

  • Tart: Granny Smith, Macintosh, Pink Lady apples
  • In-between: Gala, Jazz, Delicious
  • Sweet: Honeycrisp, Fuji, Envy
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Can I make this drink in advance?

Sure thing! Mix most of the ingredients and refrigerate until you’re ready to serve. Just save the ice and ginger ale for serving time. The ice will melt and water down the drink, and the ginger ale could lose its fizz.

Do I need to cook the apples?

Nope! Although it’s an apple pie inspired drink, this recipe calls for fresh apples only.

Where can I buy apple pie vodka?

Check your local liquor store! If you’re struggling to find some, consider making my favorite apple pie vodka recipe (it’s super quick and easy). You can always replace it with caramel vodka if needed.

Serving Suggestions

If you’re serving this apple pie drink at parties or when you have a few friends around, then you’ll need some nibbles to serve it with.

Here are some recipes that would go perfectly:

  • Bacon-Wrapped Pineapple
  • Sheet Pan Apple Crisp
  • Fried Apples
  • Mini Cheese Ball Bites
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“I just tested this (non-alcoholic version) for a work event next week – it was delicious and easy to make! Thanks for the recipe!” – Julia R.

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Apple Pie Punch

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Author: Becky Hardin – The Cookie Rookie

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Total: 5 minutes minutes

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This sweetly spiced apple pie punch is made with apple cider, vodka, ginger ale, and pear nectar.

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Ingredients

  • 1 apple chopped or sliced
  • 1 quart apple cider
  • 2 cups pear nectar
  • 24 ounces ginger ale
  • 6 ounces apple pie vodka if you can't find apple pie vodka, you can use caramel vodka

Instructions

  • Combine apple cider, pear nectar, vodka and ginger ale. Stir well. Place apple slices inside pitcher.

  • Pour over ice and serve!

  • To serve it warm, heat all of the liquid ingredients in a pot over a stove on low heat. Add apple slices to the pan and simmer for a few minutes until warm.

  • Serve in mugs.

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Becky’s tips

Helpful Tips for Making this Apple Pie Drink

  • You can use any fresh apple to put in this co*cktail (avoid cooking apples).
  • If you’re in a pinch and can’t find apple pie vodka, you can use regular apple vodka, which should be easier to find.
  • If you have more time, try making your own Apple Pie Vodka it’s super easy and can be used in so many different co*cktails.
  • You can easily prep this co*cktail in advance. Just make sure to add the ice right before serving so it doesn’t melt and water down the drink.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 182kcal (9%) Carbohydrates: 34g (11%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 1g (2%) Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) Sodium: 14mg (1%) Potassium: 153mg (4%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 31g (34%) Vitamin A: 14IU Vitamin C: 3mg (4%) Calcium: 17mg (2%) Iron: 1mg (6%)

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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Posted on 9/11/2023

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Michael

Posted on 11/11/2019

I love Apple cider and this recipe looks great for Thanksgiving dinner at my place. However, I would like to replace Apple Pie Vodka with Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel. Reason being, it’s completely botanical and natural and my family loves mixing that sorrel with different types of ingredients like Apple cider/ ginger ale/ fresh mango juice. :)Apple Pie Drink (Apple Cider Punch) Recipe - The Cookie Rookie® (11)

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Becky Hardin

Posted on 11/12/2019

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Those sound like great substitutions! Let me know what you think when you try it!

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FAQs

What to mix in apple cider reddit? ›

I'd do something like 2oz mezcal, . 75 lemon, . 5 maple, 1.5 cider, maybe a dash or two of cinnamon bitters. shake and garnish with some fresh cinnamon/nutmeg… the flavors work excellently together.

What drink is crown apple? ›

Try our Crown Apple recipe with Crown Royal® Regal Apple Flavored Whisky, a smooth whisky infused with natural apple flavors.

What mixes best with apple cider? ›

Apples and bourbon are a match made in heaven and this fruity co*cktail takes things a step further by doubling down on apple flavor. The combination of tangy apple cider, sweet apple brandy, and cinnamon syrup creates a warming, autumnal bourbon co*cktail that has the aroma of fresh apple pie.

What alcohol is best with apple cider? ›

Many alcohols mix well with apple cider. Dark liquors like bourbon (my pick) or dark rum are traditional, but they are by no means the only option. Vodka pairs well with apple cider and is a good light option. You can even let guests each pick their own.

What is in a crown apple bomb? ›

Instructions. Combine Crown Royal, pineapple juice, and cranberry in a shaker. Shake well. Strain into a glass filled with ice.

Is Sprite good with apple Crown? ›

Crown Royal Apple has a deliciously smooth blend of sweet apples, caramel, and spices. When mixed with a crisp lime soda like Sprite, you get the perfect combination of citrusy-sweet and bubbly-smooth in every sip!

What kind of alcohol is in Crown? ›

If you take a look at a bottle of Crown Royal, it will tell you that it is a Blended Canadian Whisky.

What can I add to hard apple cider to make it taste better? ›

Apple Cider Vinegar/Fruit Vinegars

Sugars are added to make these vinegars palatable while their natural acidity will complement the dry flavor of the cider. Go with varieties like passionfruit and blackcurrant to build on the bright, fruity flavors of apple cider.

What makes cider taste better? ›

Pectolase Powder. If Pectolase is added at the start it will improve the taste in the cider as they help to bring out flavours and without this addition you won't have clear cider. Add one teaspoon per 5 litres (1 gallon).

What makes apple cider taste good? ›

Fermentation and Flavor Enhancement: Apple cider is made through a natural fermentation process. During this transformation, the natural sugars in apples are converted into alcohol by yeast. This fermentation not only preserves the apple juice but also enriches its flavor profile.

What fruit is best to add to cider? ›

Using fruit other than apples in hard cider is common and adds great additional flavor. Some of the more common fruit selections are pear, cherry, peach and pineapple. Other options include mixed berries, blueberry, mango, blackberry.

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