Description

This festive mocktail blends apple cider, caramel syrup, ginger ale, and warm pie spices for a cozy, crowd-pleasing fall party drink. It’s alcohol-free, quick to make, and tastes just like caramel apple pie in a glass.

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups apple cider (preferably fresh, cloudy, or spiced)
1/2 cup caramel syrup (thick and rich, or homemade caramel sauce)
2 cups ginger ale
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1–2 apples, thinly sliced (for garnish, Honeycrisp or Gala recommended)
Cinnamon sticks (for garnish)
Whipped cream (optional, for topping)

Instructions

Chill apple cider, ginger ale, and caramel syrup in the fridge for 30 minutes if time allows.
Pour apple cider into a large punch bowl. Add caramel syrup and whisk or stir until fully dissolved.
Stir in lemon juice, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract.
Slowly pour in ginger ale, stirring gently to preserve fizz.
Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness by adding more lemon juice or caramel syrup as needed.
Slice apples into thin rounds and float them on top of the punch. Add cinnamon sticks for garnish and flavor.
Ladle punch into glasses. Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Serve immediately and stir before serving if caramel settles.

Notes

Chill ingredients for best flavor. For less sweetness, use sparkling water instead of ginger ale and sugar-free caramel syrup. Toss apple slices in lemon juice to prevent browning. Add ginger ale just before serving for maximum fizz. For a vegan version, use dairy-free caramel syrup and coconut whipped cream.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (8 oz / 240 ml)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 24
Sodium: 20
Carbohydrates: 29
Fiber: 1

Keywords: caramel apple punch, mocktail, fall party drink, apple cider punch, non-alcoholic, autumn, kid-friendly, easy punch recipe, Thanksgiving drink, Halloween punch