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- Comes together in about five minutes using simple pantry ingredients; check the recipe card for measurements and steps.
- Base: apple and orange juices, or swap in apple cider, still or sparkling.
- Ginger Beer adds warm spice and fizz; swap with ginger ale or citrus sodas like Sprite or 7UP.
- Dress it up with fresh fruit, frozen cranberries, sprigs of rosemary, or cinnamon sticks for festive presentation.
- Make ahead: mix juices up to three days, reserve soda and garnishes; refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container up to three days.
My Thanksgiving punch will quench your whole crew’s holiday thirst and is so easy to make that you can delegate it to your cousin who can’t cook! Let me show you how simple and delicious this drink is, with notes of bright citrus and cozy apple spice.
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❤️ Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Just a Few Ingredients – This light and refreshing Thanksgiving fruit punch recipe comes together in about five minutes with everyday ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen. Need a last-minute Thanksgiving drink idea? This is it!
Family-Friendly – Everybody at your holiday table, plus the kids’ table, can enjoy this non-alcoholic Thanksgiving-themed punch. It’s not too sweet and tasty enough to satisfy my entire family, which almost never happens.
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What You’ll Need for this Recipe
Apple and Orange Juices are the base of the punch, and just about any brand works, though I don’t recommend using frozen concentrates. You can even use apple cider–still or sparkling–if you want!
Ginger Beer adds warming, cozy spice notes and effervescence that transform juice into a party-ready punch.
Fresh Fruit makes this very simple punch extra festive and fun, which is what the holidays are all about, right?
Check out the recipe card below for full ingredients list, measurements, nutrition facts, and step-by-step instructions!
Substitutions & Variations
Garnishes – Feel free to get as glamorous as you like with fresh or frozen cranberries, sprigs of seasonal herbs like rosemary, and more!
Soda – If you don’t have ginger beer, ginger ale also works well. You can even swap in a citrus soda like Sprite or 7UP, though you won’t get the same spiced flavor note.
Spike it – Making it just for adults? Add a few shots of bourbon whiskey, vodka, or cognac to transform this recipe into a Thanksgiving boozy punch. Another fun option is to add a champagne float. 😉
How to Make the Best Thanksgiving Day Punch
- Step 1: Stir together the juices and soda.
- Step 2: Add fruit slices and any other garnishes, and chill until it’s time to serve.
Pro Tip #1
You can mix the juices up to three days ahead of time. Just reserve the soda and garnishes until you’re about to start dinner so that everything stays fresh and bubbly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store leftover Thanksgiving dinner punch in an airtight container (like a large mason jar) in the refrigerator for up to three days.
How to Serve
Temperature: This drink tastes the very best when served cold. Chill it for at least an hour to let the flavors mix and mingle, and pour it up over ice.
Garnishes: Rosemary stems, cinnamon sticks, and festive fall fruits are all great options to earn extra presentation points here!
Occasions: Of course, this is a yummy punch for Thanksgiving dinner, but it also works for a Friendsgiving feast, fall potluck, or Christmas party. The OJ even makes it a good Thanksgiving morning punch.
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Thanksgiving Apple Spice Punch
Light, sparkling holiday fruit punch ready in just five minutes
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Instructions
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Slice the apple and orange thinly (about ⅓-inch slices).
1 apple, 1 orange
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Pour the juices and ginger beer into pitcher or serving vessel and stir to combine.
4 cups apple juice, 2 cups orange juice, 1 cup ginger beer
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Add the sliced fruit to the pitcher, then transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve over ice.
Notes
You can mix the juices up to three days ahead of time. Just reserve the soda and garnishes until you’re about to start dinner so that everything stays fresh and bubbly.
Modifications
Feel free to get as glamorous as you like with additional garnishes like fresh or frozen cranberries, pomegranate, or sprigs of seasonal herbs like rosemary!
If you don’t have ginger beer, ginger ale also works well. You can even swap in a citrus soda like Sprite or 7UP, though you won’t get the same spiced flavor note.
To make it spiked, add a few shots of bourbon whiskey, vodka, or cognac to transform this recipe into a Thanksgiving boozy punch. Another fun option is to add a champagne float. 😉
Storage
Store leftover punch in an airtight container (like a large mason jar) in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 165mgFiber: 1gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.2mg
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