Firecracker Punch

Firecracker Punch is a fruity punch with a bang thanks to cinnamon imperial candies. Instructions to spike the punch for adult-only enjoyment. Have all ingredients pre-chilled for fast assembly and serving. Recipe can be multiplied keeping the proportions the same.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings cups (may be multiplied using same ingredient proportions)

Calories 134kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

3 cups Cherry Cider , naturally-flavored*
1 cup Peach Nectar , naturally-flavored*
½ cup Lime Juice , freshly squeezed (approximately 4 limes)+
12 ounces Ginger Ale (1 can), chilled
50 Baking Cinnamon Imperials** (about ¾ of a bottle; found with the baking supplies)
OPTIONAL: Lemon-Infused Vodka

Instructions

Combine the juice and cinnamon imperials. Stir until the imperials have fully dissolved.
Add the Ginger Ale before serving.

To Make ‘Adult-Only’: Add 1 1/2 cups Lemon-flavored vodka (homemade or purchased). One and one half ounce to two ounces per 1 cup serving.

Notes

*I used Knudsen brand all natural juices finding them to the have the most authentic flavor with no added unnatural ingredients.

+*Tip*: to extract more juice from citrus fruit, put them in the microwave at high for 10 seconds before juicing them.

**Red Hots candy could also be substituted though they may be stronger in heat. I would suggest starting at about half the quantity, stirring until dissolved then adding more if desired. My kids also suggested Atomic Bombs or Fireballs but I fear that would blow the roof off the heat!

Note: to speed up punch readiness, have juices chilled before combining with the rest of the ingredients

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