Description
A refreshing and festive Thanksgiving Punch that combines the tartness of cranberry juice with the sweet flavors of apple cider and orange juice. This colorful holiday beverage is enhanced with ginger ale for a sparkling finish and garnished with fresh fruit. Perfect for serving a crowd and easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
Juices
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup orange juice
Sparkling Component
- 2 cups ginger ale or sparkling water
Garnish
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- Ice
Instructions
- Mix Juices: In a large punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice, apple cider, and orange juice. Stir gently to blend the flavors well.
- Add Fruit and Chill: Add the thinly sliced orange and fresh cranberries to the juice mixture. Cover the punch bowl and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled and ready to serve, at least 1 hour.
- Add Sparkling Ginger Ale: Just before serving, stir in the ginger ale or sparkling water to add a lively fizz to the punch.
- Serve Over Ice: Serve the punch over ice to keep it cold and refreshing. Garnish with additional fruit if desired.
Notes
- Add pomegranate seeds for an extra touch of color and sparkle.
- For an adult version, add sparkling wine or champagne for a festive alcoholic twist.
- This punch can be made up to one day in advance; store in the refrigerator without the ginger ale, which should be added just before serving to maintain effervescence.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Drink
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
