Sometimes the simplest thing can seem the most complicated.
After serving punches for years at my own parties, I’ve noticed that a lot of people seem daunted when it comes to party punches and beverages. They taste my punches and tell me, “Oh, I’m just not as creative as you” or “I just don’t have the time to come up with punch recipes.” Yes, you do. I promise.
In actuality, punches are easy! And, like a witch’s brew, you can throw in any array of ingredients and come up with a perfectly pleasing punch.
That was exactly the case with this week’s Thirsty Thursday: Prickly Pear Cider Punch. I was craving cider when my mom and I spotted a Prickly Pear sparkling soda at Central Market in Dallas. We thought that it would be a great inspiration for a fall beverage. And it was!
And thus, a super easy new punch recipe for all was born!
The McCoy Girls’ Prickly Pear Cider Punch
1 part Apple Cider of choice
2 parts Prickly Pear Italian Soda (I prefer the Central Market Organics)
*For a little spirit in your punch, substitute 1 part champagne or sparkling wine for 1 part soda
Serve in cute flute or goblet, garnish with a colorful fall leaf and cinnamon stick and presto! A fabulous fall punch in seconds!
xoxo,
BF
BF Asks: What’s your super simple go-to punch recipe in a pinch?