Yield
2.25 litres (9 cups)
Prep Time
10mins
Cook Time
10mins
Difficulty Level
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Feel the season by having a cool cider and apple punch in the heat of Singapore’s Christmas. This refreshing and crisp cocktail is perfect for entertaining and can be tweaked for a family-friendly non-alcoholic version.

Non-alcoholic Option Drop the vodka and use sparkling apple juice instead.

Ingredients

  • 1⅓ cup apple vodka (or just vodka)
  • ¾ cup caster sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 sprigs fresh lemon thyme, plus extra to serve
  • 1 green apple, thinly sliced
  • 2 x 750 ml chilled sparkling apple cider
  • 3 cups crushed ice
01.

Stir ⅓ cup apple vodka (or vodka), caster sugar, water, cinnamon stick and  fresh lemon thyme sprigs in a medium saucepan over medium heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves.

02.

Bring to the boil, simmer for 10 mins. Cool; refrigerate until cold. Pour chilled syrup and 1 cup apple vodka (or vodka) into a large jug.

03.

Add green apple, chilled sparkling apple cider, crushed ice and extra lemon thyme sprigs. Stir to combine.

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