Thanksgiving Punch Recipe
A festive and refreshing Thanksgiving Punch featuring apple cider, ginger ale or champagne, fresh fruit slices, and warm pumpkin pie spice for a perfect holiday beverage. This cold punch is easy to prepare and can be customized with champagne or spirits for a stronger drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: Approximately 12-16 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 48 oz ginger ale (or 1 bottle 750ml champagne as substitute)
Fruits
- 1 red apple, sliced thin
- 1 green apple, sliced thin
- 1 navel orange, sliced thin
- 1 cup frozen cranberries
Spices and Garnish
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 5 cinnamon sticks (for garnish and flavor)
Optional Alcohol
- Vodka or whisky, to taste (optional for stronger punch)
Instructions
- Prepare Base: In a 2-gallon drink jar, pour 2 cups of apple cider to start the mixture.
- Mix Pumpkin Pie Spice: Whisk in 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice thoroughly into the initial cider portion until no clumps remain, ensuring an even flavor distribution.
- Add Remaining Liquids: Pour in the rest of the apple cider, then add the 48 oz of ginger ale or substitute with champagne; options include using either one, both, or a combination thereof.
- Add Fruits and Spices: Add the thinly sliced red apple, green apple, navel orange, frozen cranberries, and 5 cinnamon sticks into the jar. Stir gently to combine and infuse flavors.
- Chill: Refrigerate the punch for 2 to 3 hours to allow flavors to meld and to serve cold.
- Serve and Store: Pour the punch into garnished glasses and enjoy. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, keeping fresh for 3 to 4 days.
Notes
- You can replace ginger ale with champagne for a sparkling version.
- Add vodka or whisky if you prefer a stronger alcoholic punch.
- Use a large jar or punch bowl capable of holding at least 2 gallons to accommodate all ingredients comfortably.
- For best flavor, refrigerate punch several hours before serving.
- The punch keeps well refrigerated for up to 4 days, but fresh fruit may become softer over time.
Keywords: Thanksgiving punch, holiday punch, apple cider punch, festive drinks, pumpkin spice punch, cold punch recipe
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