Food & Cooking Recipes Drink Recipes Chai-Spiced Cider Punch 1 Review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 22, 2019 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 20 This great recipe for chai-spiced cider punch is from the October 2006 issue of Martha Stewart Living. Ingredients 4 whole star anise 4 cinnamon sticks, each 3 inches 12 whole cloves 24 cardamom pods 1 piece (6 inches) fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 2 cups pure maple syrup 16 cups (1 gallon) apple cider 6 cups chilled seltzer Directions Bring spices, ginger, syrup, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 8 to 10 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour. Strain, and discard solids. Stir together spiced syrup and apple cider in a pitcher, and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Pour spiced cider into punch bowl; stir in seltzer. Rate it Print