Description
A festive and refreshing Thanksgiving punch combining apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, and sparkling water, garnished with fresh cranberries, orange and apple slices, and optional cinnamon sticks. Perfect for holiday gatherings with a light, fruity fizz.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
Carbonation
- 1 cup sparkling water (or ginger ale)
Garnishes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 apple, sliced
- Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Juices: In a large punch bowl, pour in the apple cider, cranberry juice, and orange juice. Stir well to mix all the flavors together.
- Add Sparkling Water: Just before serving, gently add the sparkling water or ginger ale to the punch to give it a refreshing fizzy effect. Stir gently to combine without losing the carbonation.
- Garnish: Add the fresh cranberries, orange slices, and apple slices to the punch for vibrant decoration. Optionally, toss in a few cinnamon sticks to infuse a warm, spicy aroma.
- Serve: Pour the punch into glasses filled with ice cubes and enjoy this delicious, festive beverage.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic festive drink, this recipe is perfect and easy to prepare.
- Ginger ale can be substituted for sparkling water for a sweeter, spicier twist.
- To enhance the flavor, chill all juices beforehand.
- Cinnamon sticks add optional warmth and aroma but can be omitted if desired.
- This punch is best served fresh to maintain the fizz of the sparkling water.
