Thanksgiving Punch Recipe
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.
- Author: Luna
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (if warming)
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
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
- 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.
- Add sweetness: Stir in ½ cup maple syrup to the punch if you prefer a sweeter taste, adjusting to your liking.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240 ml)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Thanksgiving Punch, holiday drink, spiced rum punch, apple cider punch, festive beverage, pumpkin spice punch