Thanksgiving Punch

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

1. Core and slice each apple, set aside.
2. In a large drink dispenser, add the apple cider, cranberry juice, and Ginger Ale. Stir to combine.
3. Add the fresh cranberries, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks. Stir to combine.
4. 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.

Thanksgiving punch recipe with alcholo

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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