Description
This refreshing Thanksgiving Punch combines apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice with sparkling water or ginger ale for a fizzy, festive drink. Garnished with fresh cranberries, orange and apple slices, and optional cinnamon sticks, it’s the perfect non-alcoholic beverage to serve at your holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
Carbonation & Garnishes
- 1 cup sparkling water or ginger ale
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- 1 orange, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 apple, sliced (for garnish)
- Cinnamon sticks (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Combine Juices: In a large punch bowl, pour in the apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice. Stir well to thoroughly mix the flavors.
- Add Sparkling Water: Just before serving, gently stir in the sparkling water or ginger ale to add a delightful fizz to the punch.
- Garnish: Add the fresh cranberries, sliced orange, and sliced apple to the punch for a festive and colorful presentation. Optionally, toss in some cinnamon sticks to enhance the aroma and holiday feel.
- Serve: Ladle the punch into glasses filled with ice and enjoy this refreshing beverage at your Thanksgiving celebration.
Notes
- For a sweeter punch, use ginger ale instead of sparkling water.
- To keep the punch cold without diluting it, consider preparing an ice ring with some of the fruit inside.
- Feel free to adjust the quantities of juices to suit your taste preferences.
- For an adult version, you can add a splash of bourbon or spiced rum.
