Name: Cider and apple punch
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 20
Ingredients: 2/3 cup (160ml) apple vodka; 1 1/2 cup (330g) caster (superfine) sugar; 1 litre (4 cups) water; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1 medium lemon (240g), rind removed in wide strips; 6 sprigs fresh lemon thyme; 2 cup (500ml) apple vodka, extra; 3 red apples, sliced thinly; 3 green apples, sliced thinly; 5 x 750ml bottles sparkling cider, chilled ice cubes, to serve

Ingredients

2/3 cup (160ml) apple vodka

1 1/2 cup (330g) caster (superfine) sugar

1 litre (4 cups) water

2 cinnamon sticks

1 medium lemon (240g), rind removed in wide strips

6 sprigs fresh lemon thyme

2 cup (500ml) apple vodka, extra

3 red apples, sliced thinly

3 green apples, sliced thinly

5 x 750ml bottles sparkling cider, chilled ice cubes, to serve

Method

1.Stir vodka, sugar, water, cinnamon, rind and 3 sprigs of the thyme in a large saucepan over medium heat, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Cool. Cover; refrigerate until needed.

2.To serve, pour syrup and extra vodka into a large jug(s). Add apples, top up with sparkling cider, ice and remaining thyme sprigs.

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