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Apple Prosecco Punch

This bright apple prosecco punch is crisp, lightly spiced, and easy to pour for a small party. Mix the apple base ahead, then add the bubbles right before serving.

Total time
15 min
Yield
10 servings
Difficulty
Easy

Prep 15mCook 0mAmericanDrinks

Apple prosecco punch is the kind of drink that feels festive without asking you to play bartender all night. Apple cider brings cozy flavor, lemon keeps it fresh, and prosecco adds the sparkle.

This recipe is built for gatherings. You can stir together the cider, brandy, lemon, maple, fruit, and cinnamon ahead of time, then finish with chilled prosecco and sparkling water just before guests arrive.

Choose a brut prosecco if you like a punch that is not too sweet. If your apple cider is very tart, add a little extra maple syrup after tasting.

01What you'll need

Ingredients

10 items · 10 servings

  • 1 (750-ml) bottle brut prosecco, well chilled
  • 2 cups chilled apple cider, not apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup apple brandy or regular brandy
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup, plus more to taste
  • 1 large crisp apple, cored and thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 cup chilled plain sparkling water
  • Ice, for serving

02How to make it

Step-by-step

  1. 1. Chill the bottles

    Place the prosecco, apple cider, brandy, and sparkling water in the refrigerator until cold. A cold punch holds its bubbles better and needs less ice, which keeps the flavor from getting watered down.

  2. 2. Stir the apple base

    In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the apple cider, brandy, lemon juice, and maple syrup. Stir until the maple syrup is fully mixed in.

  3. 3. Add the fruit and spice

    Add the sliced apple, sliced lemon, and cinnamon sticks to the pitcher. Stir gently. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes if you have time, so the cinnamon and fruit can lightly flavor the cider.

  4. 4. Taste before adding bubbles

    Taste the cider mixture. If it tastes too tart, stir in another teaspoon or two of maple syrup. Keep in mind that prosecco will make the punch taste lighter and drier.

  5. 5. Add the prosecco slowly

    Just before serving, pour in the chilled prosecco. Tilt the pitcher slightly and pour slowly to keep the foam under control and preserve the fizz.

  6. 6. Finish with sparkling water

    Add the chilled sparkling water and stir once or twice with a long spoon. Do not over-stir, or the punch will lose carbonation.

  7. 7. Serve over ice

    Fill glasses with ice and ladle or pour the punch over the top. Add a few apple and lemon slices to each glass if you like.

  8. 8. Refill gently

    If the punch sits out during a party, give it a very gentle stir before serving more. Avoid shaking or vigorous stirring, which flattens the bubbles.

03From our kitchen

Cook's tips

  • Make-ahead: Combine the apple cider, brandy, lemon juice, maple syrup, apple, lemon, and cinnamon up to 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Add prosecco and sparkling water only when ready to serve.
  • Storage: Leftover punch can be refrigerated for 1 day, but it will lose most of its fizz. Strain out the fruit before storing so the lemon peel does not make the drink bitter.
  • Apple swap: Use Honeycrisp, Fuji, Pink Lady, or Gala apples. Very soft apples can turn mushy in the pitcher.
  • Prosecco swap: Any dry sparkling wine works, such as cava or a dry American sparkling wine. Avoid very sweet sparkling wine unless you reduce or skip the maple syrup.
  • No brandy: Replace the brandy with more apple cider for a lighter punch, or use apple juice for a sweeter version.
  • Keep apples from browning: Slice the apple right before mixing, or toss the slices with a little of the lemon juice from the recipe before adding them to the pitcher.

Cook's note

For a cleaner-looking punch bowl, slice the lemon thinly and remove any visible seeds before adding it. This recipe contains alcohol and is intended for adults of legal drinking age.

04Frequently asked

Questions & answers

Can I make apple prosecco punch without alcohol?

Yes. Replace the prosecco with nonalcoholic sparkling wine or sparkling apple cider, and replace the brandy with extra apple cider. Taste before adding maple syrup, because nonalcoholic sparkling cider is often sweeter.

What is the difference between apple cider and apple cider vinegar?

Apple cider is a sweet, unfiltered apple drink. Apple cider vinegar is sour vinegar and should not be used here. Check the label before buying.

Can I serve this in a punch bowl instead of a pitcher?

Yes. A punch bowl is great for parties. Add the still ingredients first, then pour in the prosecco and sparkling water right before serving. Keep extra ice in the glasses rather than the bowl if you want to avoid dilution.

How do I make the punch less sweet?

Use brut prosecco, skip the maple syrup at first, and add more lemon juice 1 teaspoon at a time if needed. You can also use half apple cider and half unsweetened apple juice for a lighter apple flavor.

Can I double the recipe?

Yes. Double all ingredients and use a very large punch bowl or two pitchers. Add the sparkling ingredients in batches so the second round stays bubbly.

05Per serving

Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

10 servings

Amount per serving

Calories134

% Daily Value*

Total Fat0 g
0%
Saturated Fat0 g
0%
Cholesterol0 mg
0%
Sodium7 mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate13 g
5%
Dietary Fiber1 g
4%
Total Sugars10 g
Protein0 g
0%
Vitamin D0 mcg
0%
Calcium18 mg
1%
Iron0.4 mg
2%
Potassium166 mg
4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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