Beverages

Maple Cider Punch

Author´s note: Whip up a batch of citrusy, sparkly punch for sipping while carving jack-o´-lanterns. Make a toast to the fun and frolic of Halloween. Kids can help measure and stir the ingredients.

Ingredients:

1 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons maple syrup
4 cups apple cider, chilled
1 cup ginger ale, chilled
ice cubes

Directions:

Pour the orange juice in a small saucepan, and stir in the maple syrup. Place over medium heat and bring almost to a boil. Remove from heat, stir once or twice, and let cool to room temperature. (Or, combine the orange juice and maple syrup in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high for three minutes.)

Pour the apple cider into a pitcher and add the cooled orange juice and the ginger ale. Mix well. Serve over ice.

Servings:

6

Source:

Halloween Treats © 1998 by Donata Maggipinto, photographs by Richard Jung. Used with permission of Chronicle Books LLC, San Francisco. Visit www.chroniclebooks.com.

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