How to Make the Perfect Thanksgiving Cranberry Apple Punch
American · Easy · 10 min · 12 servings
This festive Thanksgiving cranberry apple punch blends tart cranberry juice with sweet apple cider for a crowd-pleasing holiday drink. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, this easy non-alcoholic punch recipe is refreshing and beautifully ruby red.
Why this recipe works
This Thanksgiving Cranberry Apple Punch recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 10 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 120 calories with 0g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 5 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 64 oz cranberry juice cocktail
- 64 oz apple cider
- 2 liter ginger ale
- 1 cup frozen cranberries
- 1 medium apple sliced thin
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Chill Ingredients
Refrigerate the cranberry juice, apple cider, and ginger ale until very cold, at least 2 hours before serving.
Step 2: Combine Base
Pour the cranberry juice and apple cider into a large punch bowl and stir gently to combine.
Step 3: Add Fizz and Garnish
Slowly pour the ginger ale along the edge of the bowl to preserve carbonation, then float cranberries and apple slices on top.
Step 4: Serve Immediately
Ladle into glasses over ice and serve right away while the punch is still bubbly and cold.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- apple cider → unfiltered apple juice
- ginger ale → sparkling water with a squeeze of lemon
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Adding ginger ale too early causing the punch to go flat before guests arrive
- Using warm ingredients which dilute the ice and make the punch taste weak
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 120 calories, 0g protein, 30g carbs, 0g fat, 0g fiber.
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