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A clear glass pitcher filled with a festive Thanksgiving punch recipe, featuring cranberries, apple slices, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks.

Thanksgiving Punch

A festive and refreshing drink perfect for holiday gatherings. This punch can be made ahead of time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Punch
  • 4 cups apple cider chilled
  • 2 cups cranberry juice chilled
  • 1 cup ginger ale chilled
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
For Garnish
  • 1 apple sliced
  • 1/2 cup cranberries fresh
  • 2 cinnamon sticks

Equipment

  • Large pitcher
  • Mixing spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large pitcher, combine apple cider, cranberry juice, ginger ale, and lemon juice.
  2. Add ground cinnamon and ground nutmeg. Stir well to mix.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors blend.
  4. Before serving, add apple slices, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks for garnish.
  5. Serve chilled.

Notes

For a spiced version, add a pinch of cloves. You can also use sparkling cider instead of ginger ale.

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