Caramel Apple Punch
Caramel Apple Punch is a sweet, fizzy fall drink made with apple juice, caramel sauce, ginger ale, and apple-flavored vodka. It’s the perfect easy party punch for holidays, tailgates, or cozy gatherings—no fancy tools needed!
Equipment
- Large punch bowl or 4‑qt pitcher
- Long‑handled spoon or ladle
- 2 cup liquid measure
- Small knife & cutting board
- apple corer, cinnamon‑sugar rimmer, cocktail picks Optional
Ingredients
- 52 oz simple apple juice or apple cider
- 2 liters ginger ale
- ½ cup caramel sauce plus a drizzle for each glass
- 8 oz apple‑flavored vodka
- 4 oz salted caramel syrup
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 6 cups ice
- 2 large red apples thinly sliced
- 2 large green apples thinly sliced
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
Instructions
Chill the base
- Pop the apple juice, ginger ale, and vodka in the fridge at least two hours so the punch starts cold.
Layer the flavors
- In a punch bowl, whisk apple juice with caramel sauce until no streaks remain. Stir in pumpkin pie spice.
Add the sparkle
- Pour in ginger ale and salted caramel syrup. Give a gentle stir to keep the bubbles lively.
Finish with fruit & ice
- Tip in ice, apple slices, and cranberries. The fruit keeps the punch cool while looking gorgeous.
Serve
- Rim glasses with cinnamon‑sugar if you like sweet crunch. Ladle punch, add a caramel drizzle, and garnish with a tiny flag.