Witch’s brew halloween punch

Here is a Halloween drink recipe worthy of any witch's cauldron. This simple Halloween party cocktail calls for apple cider and bourbon or caramel-flavoured vodka. Using a melon baller, it's easy to create apple "heads" to float on top to heighten the horror. Every hour will be the witching hour when you serve this potent punch!
Yield: 20
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Ingredients
- 4 to 5 apples
- Melon baller and paring knife
- 1 gal. apple cider, chilled
- 4 cups bourbon or caramel-flavoured vodka (optional)
Directions
- Peel and cut apples in half, removing the core.
- Using a melon baller and a paring knife, create faces on each apple half.
- Pour cold cider into a punch bowl. Add bourbon or vodka if desired.
- Float the “heads” on the surface of the punch. You could add dry ice to your display for a more chilling atmosphere.