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Blueberry Cider Punch Bowl

Blueberry Cider Punch Bowl

Colder weather means it’s time to warm up with cider, a blueberry cider punch bowl to be exact. A handful of all the delicious fruit you can find, some fresh ginger and a dash of rum and your party is off to a delicious start. Leave the turkey to grandma and bring this blueberry cider punch bowl for friends and family to enjoy. Pro tip: serve warm in a mason jar for all the holiday cheer you can handle!

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 1/2 gallon apple cider
  • 2 cups frozen blueberries
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • 1-inch fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cups rum (optional)

Preparation

Instructions

  1. In a sauce pot, over medium heat, combine apple cider, blueberries, orange slices and ginger.  Simmer until heated through.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in rum (optional).
  3. Transfer to a punch bowl and garnish with cinnamon sticks, orange slices and fresh blueberries, if desired. Serve warm or cold.

Variations

For a mocktail version, skip the rum.

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