This Thanksgiving punch is a harvest-inspired drink sure to please your dinner guests this year during Thanksgiving. Filled with seasonal flavors like cranberries, apples, and cinnamon, it’s a delicious drink for all ages! Plus, you’ll find a recipe variation below to turn this into a Thanksgiving Sangria! Add this recipe to your favorite Thanksgiving recipes!
There’s a special place in my nostalgic heart for holiday punch recipes. It brings back memories of enjoying a glass of punch from a fancy crystal punch bowl – which was a big deal for a little kid! This Thanksgiving punch recipe is easy to make, and I’ve included an alcohol variation down below in case you’re wanting a Thanksgiving punch recipe with alcohol.
Ingredients Needed
To make this holiday punch recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 4 cups apple cider
- 64 fl. oz. cranberry juice
- 2 liters Ginger Ale
- 4-6 cinnamon sticks
- 2-4 fresh apples (green & red) – sliced
How to make Thanksgiving punch
- Core and slice each
apple, set aside. - In a large drink dispenser, add the apple cider, cranberry juice, and Ginger Ale. Stir to combine.
- Add the fresh cranberries, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks. Stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Recipe FAQs and Variations
Can I make the punch ahead of time?
Yes! A time-saving tip is to prepare the punch the day before, then add in the cranberries, apples, and cinnamon sticks 30 minutes prior to serving.
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Add in a bottle of wine to turn this punch into a Thanksgiving Sangria. In this recipe, I would add in 1-2 bottles of dry or semi-sweet red wine.
Recipe Variations
- Use a sparkling apple cider for an effervescent punch.
- Add in 1-2 bottles of dry or semi-sweet red wine for a Thanksgiving Sangria option.
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Enjoy these other drink recipes!
- Apple Cider Sangria – another fall-favorite sangria
- Cranberry Mimosa – perfect for a holiday brunch
- Orange Sherbet Champagne Float – perfect for a holiday celebration
- Christmas Sangria – snuggle up on Christmas Eve with a glass of this sangria
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Thanksgiving Punch Recipe
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Thanksgiving Punch
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 30
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 20 1x
Description
This Thanksgiving punch is a harvest-inspired drink sure to please your dinner guests this year during Thanksgiving. Filled with seasonal flavors like cranberries, apples, and cinnamon, it’s a delicious drink for all ages!
Ingredients
- 12 oz fresh cranberries
- 4 cups apple cider
- 64 fl. oz. cranberry juice
- 2 liters Ginger Ale
- 4–6 cinnamon sticks
- 2–4 fresh apples (green & red) – sliced
Instructions
- Core and slice each apple, set aside.
- In a large drink dispenser, add the apple cider, cranberry juice, and Ginger Ale. Stir to combine.
- Add the fresh cranberries, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks. Stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a sparkling apple cider for an effervescent punch.
- Add in 1-2 bottles of dry or semi-sweet red wine for a Thanksgiving Sangria option.
- Time-saving tip – prepare the punch the day before, then add in the cranberries, apples, and cinnamon sticks 30 minutes prior to serving.
- Nutritional Disclaimer
- Category: drinks
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: punch, Thanksgiving punch, Thanksgiving sangria, holiday punch, drink recipes
Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
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