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Thanksgiving Punch – Easy Sparkling Cranberry Apple Drink

Make this easy Thanksgiving Punch with cranberry juice, apple cider, orange juice, and sparkling ginger ale. A refreshing, festive nonalcoholic drink perfect for holiday gatherings!

Ingredients

Scale

For the Punch

  • 4 cups(960ml) cranberry juice

  • 3 cups(720ml) apple cider

  • 2 cups(480ml) orange juice

  • 2 cups(480ml) ginger ale, chilled

  • 1/2 cup(120ml) sparkling water, chilled

  • 1/4 cupfresh lemon juice

  • 1/4 cupmaple syrup or honey (adjust to taste)

  • 1orange, thinly sliced

  • 1apple, thinly sliced

  • 1 cupfresh cranberries

  • 2cinnamon sticks

  • 3fresh rosemary sprigs

For Garnish

  • Fresh orange slices

  • Fresh cranberries

  • Rosemary sprigs

  • Cinnamon sticks

  • Ice cubes

Instructions

Prepare the Fruit

  • Wash the orange, apple, and fresh cranberries thoroughly.

  • Slice the orange and apple into thin rounds.

  • Set aside a few orange slices, cranberries, and rosemary sprigs for decoration.

Mix the Punch

  • In a large punch bowl or beverage dispenser, combine the cranberry juice, apple cider, and orange juice.

  • Add the fresh lemon juice and maple syrup or honey.

  • Stir well until everything is combined.

  • Add the sliced orange, sliced apple, fresh cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and rosemary sprigs.

  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the fruit and spices to infuse the punch.

Add the Bubbles

  • Just before serving, pour in the chilled ginger ale and sparkling water.

  • Stir gently to preserve the fizz.

  • Add plenty of ice cubes and give the punch one final gentle stir.

Serve

  • Ladle the punch into glasses or cups.

  • Garnish each glass with an orange slice, a few cranberries, and a small rosemary sprig.

  • Serve immediately while cold and refreshing.