Harvest Punch

Greet your guests this holiday season with this fall inspired refreshing aperitivo style punch. Sweet, yet zingy free spirit or with brandy.


Habibi Baharat Simple Syrup:
1C White or Raw Sugar
1C Water
6T Spice Sisters Habibi Baharat Spice Blend
1. Add the sugar and water into a small saucepan over medium heat.
2. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Strain mixture while it is still hot using fine mesh strainer.  Cover and allow to infuse for at least 6 hours or overnight.
4. Bottle and keep tightly sealed and refrigerated, for up to 1 month.


INGREDIENTS for PUNCH:

Habibi Baharat Simple Syrup
½ Gallon Fresh Apple Cider
6oz. Ginger Beer
1 Liter Ginger Ale
2T Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Medium Orange
1 Firm Bartlett Pear
Optional Garnishes: Star Anise, Cinnamon Stick, Citrus Curls
For an alcoholic beverage: 1C Brandy

DIRECTIONS for PUNCH:
1. Make Syrup
2. Cut orange and pear into thin slices and quarter.
3. Add fruit, lemon juice and syrup to a pitcher and muddle fruit.
4. Add cider.
5. If preparing an alcoholic beverage, add brandy.
6. Allow fruit mixture to marinate between 2 hours and overnight in a
tightly sealed container.
7. In a punch bowl, add fruit mix, Ginger Beer and Ginger ale.
8. Ladle punch into glasses with fruit and add garnishes of choice.
Enjoy!