Spiced Apple Cider Punch (Batch Cocktail)

Perfect for serving a crowd.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 1 ½ cups dark rum (or bourbon)
  • 1 cup ginger beer
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • Garnish: apple slices, cinnamon sticks, star anise

Instructions:

Combine the cider, rum, lemon juice, and maple syrup in a punch bowl. Chill for at least an hour. Add the ginger beer just before serving, and garnish with apple slices and spices.