Description
Harvest rum punch blends Caribbean spirits with autumn’s warmth, creating a festive cocktail perfect for seasonal gatherings. Spiced rum, apple cider, and cinnamon harmonize for a delightful drink you’ll savor at holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Alcoholic Ingredients:
- 2 cups Rum
- 12 bottle White wine
Fruit Juices and Fruits:
- 8 cups Apple cider
- 1 cup Orange juice
- 2 cups Cranberry juice
- 1 cup Pear juice
- 2 Oranges, sliced
- 3 Apples, sliced
- 3 Pears, sliced
- 2 cups Cranberries
Spices and Garnishes:
- 4 Cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- In a spacious pitcher, blend apple cider, orange juice, cranberry juice, pear juice, and rum, creating a vibrant autumn-inspired liquid base.
- Artfully layer sliced oranges, apples, pears, and whole cranberries into the mixture, allowing their fresh flavors to infuse throughout the punch.
- Gently nestle cinnamon sticks into the liquid, enhancing the aromatic warmth of the cocktail.
- Chill the punch in the refrigerator for 60-90 minutes, allowing the ingredients to meld and develop a rich, harmonious flavor profile.
- Immediately before serving, pour in the white wine and stir thoroughly to integrate the final layer of complexity.
- For optimal enjoyment, serve the punch over ice, garnishing with additional fresh fruit slices and a cinnamon stick for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Elevate the punch’s flavor by selecting fresh, seasonal apples and pears for maximum sweetness and aromatic depth.
- Experiment with different rum varieties like spiced or dark rum to add complexity and warmth to the cocktail.
- Create a non-alcoholic version by substituting rum and wine with sparkling apple cider or ginger ale for a family-friendly option.
- Enhance presentation by freezing some fruit slices or using decorative ice cubes made from apple cider to keep the punch chilled without diluting its rich flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg