Description
A festive and refreshing Thanksgiving Punch that combines apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice with sparkling water for a fizzy finish. Garnished with fresh cranberries, orange, and apple slices, plus optional cinnamon sticks for a warm, holiday touch. Perfect for serving 8 guests at your holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices and Liquids
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup sparkling water or ginger ale
Garnishes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 apple, sliced
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Juices: In a large punch bowl, pour in the apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice. Stir well to combine all the flavors evenly.
- Add Fizz: Just before serving, add the sparkling water or ginger ale to the punch to give it a refreshing and fizzy texture. Stir gently to mix the carbonation without losing fizz.
- Add Garnishes: Add fresh cranberries, orange slices, and apple slices to the punch bowl for decoration and an added festive touch. Optionally, toss in a few cinnamon sticks to add warm aromatic notes to the drink.
- Serve: Pour the punch into glasses filled with ice to keep it chilled and enjoy right away with your guests.
Notes
- This punch is best served chilled, so refrigerate the juices beforehand.
- For a non-alcoholic version, use ginger ale or plain sparkling water as suggested.
- Add cinnamon sticks just before serving to avoid overpowering the punch with spicy flavors.
- Fresh fruit slices enhance presentation and flavor but can be removed if preferred.
- This recipe can be easily doubled for larger gatherings.
