Sparkling Cider Punch

Name: Sparkling Cider Punch
Ingredients: 4 cups spiced apple cider; 2 cups cognac; 1 cup apricot jam; 1 lemon—zested (remove in strips with vegetable peeler), then juiced (about 1/4 cup); 1 bottle (750 milliliters) dry Champagne; 6 cups ice; cinnamon sticks, for garnish

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Author:: Katherine Sacks
Publish date:: Oct 25, 2018

sparkling cider punch — Photography by Christopher Testani

Recipe by Katherine Sacks


Start to Finish: 15 minutes	Servings: Makes 12 Cups

Ingredients

4 cups spiced apple cider
2 cups cognac
1 cup apricot jam
1 lemon—zested (remove in strips with vegetable peeler), then juiced (about 1/4 cup)
1 bottle (750 milliliters) dry Champagne
6 cups ice
cinnamon sticks, for garnish

Preparation

In large bowl, whisk cider, cognac, jam, and lemon juice. Strain into punch bowl. Add Champagne, ice, and lemon zest. Divide among glasses. Serve with cinnamon sticks.