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Thanksgiving Punch Recipe

Thanksgiving Punch Recipe

5.3 from 27 reviews

A festive and flavorful Thanksgiving Punch combining apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, spiced rum, and warm pumpkin pie spice for a perfect holiday beverage, served warm or cold.

Ingredients

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Liquid Ingredients

  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1½ cups spiced rum

Spices & Sweeteners

  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ cup maple syrup (optional, for added sweetness)

Garnishes

  • Apple slices
  • Cranberries
  • Cinnamon sticks

Instructions

  1. Combine liquids and spices: In a large punch bowl, mix apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, spiced rum, and pumpkin pie spice thoroughly until well blended.
  2. Add sweetness: Stir in ½ cup maple syrup to the punch if you prefer a sweeter taste, adjusting to your liking.
  3. Serve temperature: Add ice cubes to serve the punch cold, or pour the mixture into a pot and gently heat on low to serve warm.
  4. Garnish and enjoy: Decorate the punch with fresh apple slices, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks for a festive presentation, then serve alongside your Thanksgiving feast.

Notes

  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup based on preference.
  • To make this non-alcoholic, omit the spiced rum and increase apple cider or cranberry juice accordingly.
  • Warm gently on low heat to avoid boiling and preserving the fresh flavors.
  • Use fresh spices if pumpkin pie spice blend is not available, combining cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated; add ice or warm just before serving.

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