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This Thanksgiving Punch is a delicious fall beverage filled with apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, and your favorite lemon-lime soda, perfect for the holiday season.
THANKSGIVING PUNCH
What’s a holiday party or cozy get-together without a festive, fun drink to share? My girlfriends and I make it a point to gather at least once a month and there’s almost always a punch bowl at the center of the table. This Thanksgiving Punch is one of our favorites. It’s quick to make, serves a crowd, and instantly adds a cheerful, seasonal touch to any occasion. Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, a Christmas party, or a casual game night with friends, this punch is the perfect way to make everyone feel festive.
NON ALCOHOLIC THANKSGIVING PUNCH
This punch is great for both adults and kids, if they like soda. We do not add alcohol to any of beverages but if you want to feel free. The ingredients needed are simple and easy to find to make this Thanksgiving day punch.
- Apple Cider, we prefer to use the unpasteurized stuff you can find at your local Farm stands but store bought works just fine as well!
- Cranberry Cocktail Juice
- Orange Juice, no pulp
- Cinnamon sticks, we use 2 but if you like less cinnamon just use one stick
- Ginger Ale Soda, 1 liter
- Cranberries, Orange slices, apple slices – as garnish if desired.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
How much Punch do I need for my Party?
I have found that most guests tend to have 2-3 servings (6 ounces per serving) of punch. This may be more or less depending on if other beverages are being served and if your glasses are smaller or larger. This is just a good starting point. This punch recipe makes about 100 ounces of beverage and is usually a perfect amount for 8-10 guests. Feel free to double or triple the liquid portion of this recipe. You should only need to add more garnishes if people are actually eating them.
Can I Make This Punch Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can! To prepare in advance, combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, and cinnamon sticks.
IMPORTANT TIP: The longer the cinnamon sticks sit, the stronger the flavor will be. For a bold cinnamon taste, add them up to 24 hours before serving. For a milder flavor, add them just a few hours ahead. Keep the mixture chilled until serving time. When you’re ready to serve, pour into a large punch bowl, add the lemon-lime soda, and finish with your favorite garnishes.
HOW TO MAKE THANKSGIVING PUNCH
If serving right away:
- Pour all CHILLED ingredients into a large punch bowl.
- Garnish with apple slices, orange slices, and fresh cranberries for a festive drink.
If preparing ahead of time:
- In a medium to large size pitcher combine apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice and cinnamon sticks.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, pour mixture into a large punch bowl.
- Add chilled Ginger Ale soda
- Garnish with apple slices, orange slices, and fresh cranberries for a festive drink.
For More Delicious Punch Recipes Try These:
Thanksgiving Punch
Ingredients
- 5 cups apple cider
- 3 cups cranberry cocktail juice
- 1 cup orange juice, no pulp
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 liter ginger ale soda can also sub with Lemon Lime Soda
- cranberries, for garnish
- orange slices, for garnish
- apple slices, for garnish
Instructions
If Serving Right Away :
- Pour all CHILLED ingredients in a large punch bowl.
- Garnish bowl with cranberries, orange slices, and apple slices.
If Preparing Ahead of Time :
- In a medium to large size pitcher, mix together apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, and cinnamon sticks.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, pour apple cider mixture into a large punch bowl.
- Add chilled ginger ale soda.
- Garnish with cranberries, orange slices, and apple slices.
My family of 30 absolutely loved this punch! I should’ve made two containers of it! It was the littles that couldn’t get enough mostly. I love the notes of cranberry and orange in it, a wonderful variety if flavor! Consider it my annual punch now!
I haven’t tried this yet, but I’m planning on making it for Thanksgiving. We’re having about 25 people; how many does this serve? Will I need to double? Thanks!
Great to hear! I would double the recipe, especially if no other beverages will be served. I have found this recipe,as is, serves 8-10 people perfectly.
How many does this serve??
The recipe as is serves 8-10 people (with each person having 2-3 servings of a 6 ounce glass) especially if no other drinks are being served.
I discovered at Thanksgiving that all 22 of my family members love this — 10 adults, 12 kids and teens. I brought apple vodka separately for the adults to spike their own which was a huge hit. Now I need to quadruple it for Christmas!
This punch was DELICIOUS and so refreshing! Thanks for adding that special pizzaz to our Thanksgiving day!
Made this today for outr Thanksgiving day meal. It’s perfect! It embodies everything I love about the season.
For sure will be making this every year from now on.
Might even splash a little amaretto in it for an amazing adult beverage.
Thanks so much for adding to our very tradition centered feast.
Happy Thanksgiving!