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Apples and Honey Punch for Rosh Hashanah

An easy-to-make and easy-to-love drink.

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Holiday gatherings are always hectic, but Rosh Hashanah seems especially so. It’s easy to get stressed out with preparations, the start of the school year and the marathon of holidays that continue popping up for the rest of the month.

To prevent what my mother calls “the crazies,” she serves this festive cocktail as family and friends arrive for our holiday meal. Nontraditional? Yes. Effective? YES.  This Jew Year’s Eve Punch is one of her favorite tricks to ensure a smooth and joyful beginning to the New Year.

Perfect for the High Holiday celebrations from Rosh Hashanah through Sukkot this delicious punch incorporates the sweet flavors of apple and honey into an easy-to-make and easy-to-love drink. You can make this with or without alcohol (we often mix two versions to make sure our guests have a non-alcoholic option) and it is always a hit. Serve your Jew Year’s Eve Punch in a large punch bowl or in individual glasses, garnished with a thinly sliced apple round and honey “swizzle stick” like these.

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Apples and Honey Punch

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Toast the new year with this seasonal punch.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6+

Ingredients

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  • 1 quart apple cider
  • 1 quart ginger ale
  • 2 cups honey bourbon
  • 12 Granny Smith apples, cut into slices
  • honey sticks (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chill apple cider, ginger ale and bourbon if using.
  2. Pour apple cider, ginger ale and bourbon into large pitcher or punch bowl and add ice and apple slices.
  3. Garnish individual glasses with an apple slice and honey stick, if desired.
  • Author: Brittany Fishman Pais
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Rosh Hashanah
  • Method: Quick
  • Cuisine: American
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