Festive Thanksgiving Punch (Mocktail or Cocktail)
This Thanksgiving Punch is a festive and delicious drink that incorporates the flavors of the season, like cranberry, apple, and cinnamon. It's perfect for serving at Thanksgiving dinner or any autumn gathering, and it can be easily adapted to suit both non-alcoholic and alcoholic preferences.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup (heated sugar and water)
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 apple diced
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Ice
- Optional: 2 cups vodka or rum for the cocktail version
- Optional: Ginger ale or sparkling water for topping off
Instructions
- In a large pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, apple cider, orange juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup. Stir well to mix.
- Add the sliced orange, diced apple, fresh cranberries, and cinnamon stick to the pitcher.
- If making the cocktail version, add the vodka or rum to the pitcher and stir well.
- Refrigerate the punch for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- When ready to serve, fill a punch bowl or a large serving pitcher with ice.
- Pour the chilled punch over the ice.
- If desired, top off the punch with ginger ale or sparkling water for a bit of fizz.
- Serve the punch in glasses garnished with additional orange slices, apple pieces, or cranberries, if desired.
Notes
For a sweeter punch, add more simple syrup to taste.
If you prefer a stronger cocktail, increase the amount of vodka or rum.
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
If you prefer a stronger cocktail, increase the amount of vodka or rum.
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled for larger gatherings.
Nutrition
Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.05gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 304mgFiber: 2gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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