Autumn Blush Punch

A vibrant, spiced fruit punch combining apple cider, tart cherry, and fresh orange juice, infused with hibiscus tea, cinnamon, star anise, and pomegranate for a refreshing, festive beverage.

Recipe Information

Total Time:

Yield:

12 servings (½ cup each)

Ingredients

2 cups fresh-pressed pasteurized 100% apple cider

2 cups 100% tart cherry juice

2 cups water

1 medium pomegranate, split in half

½ cup pomegranate arils, plus additional for garnish

1 lemon, thinly sliced; plus additional for garnish

6 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks

8 whole cloves

4 whole star anise, plus additional for garnish

4 hibiscus tea bags with rose, cinnamon and cloves

Fresh tarragon, for garnish

‍

Directions

In a 4-quart stockpot or Dutch oven, combine apple cider, cherry juice, orange juice, water, halved pomegranate, ½ cup pomegranate arils, 1 thinly sliced lemon, cinnamon sticks, cloves and 4 whole star anise.
Bring juice mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat; reduce heat. Add tea bags; cover and gently simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags.
Reduce heat to low. Cook, covered, for 1 hour. Strain mixture, discarding fruits and spices. Cover and refrigerate mixture overnight.
Serve in 6-ounce punch cups with ice. Garnish with additional lemon slices, pomegranate arils, star anise and tarragon, if desired.