Description
This Thanksgiving Punch is a festive, fruity, and spiced drink that captures the essence of fall. Served cold with floating fruit and cinnamon sticks, it doubles as a stunning mocktail or cocktail. Whether you’re entertaining family or friends, this easy punch is the perfect centrepiece for your holiday table.
Ingredients
Mocktail Option:
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3.8 L (1 gallon) apple cider
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1.4 L (48 oz) ginger ale
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1 red apple, thinly sliced
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1 green apple, thinly sliced
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1 navel orange, thinly sliced
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120 g (1 cup) frozen cranberries
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15 g (1 tbsp) pumpkin pie spice
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5 cinnamon sticks
Cocktail Option:
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Replace ginger ale with 750 ml of champagne
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Optional: add vodka or whiskey to taste
Instructions
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Pour 480 ml (2 cups) of apple cider into a large 2-gallon jar or punch bowl.
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Whisk in pumpkin pie spice until fully dissolved.
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Add remaining apple cider and stir to combine.
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Gently stir in ginger ale, champagne, or your preferred mix.
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Add sliced apples, orange, frozen cranberries, and cinnamon sticks.
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Stir lightly and refrigerate for 2–3 hours.
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Serve chilled in glasses garnished with fruit slices or cinnamon sticks.
Notes
Add fresh ginger ale right before serving for extra fizz.
Mix champagne and ginger ale for a lighter cocktail punch.
Frozen cranberries act as natural ice cubes.
Rim glasses with cinnamon sugar for extra flair.
Chill without the fizz if making ahead, then add bubbly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American