This holiday season, try one of these delicious Thanksgiving punch recipes. Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends, and what better way to celebrate than with a festive punch?
Get your punch bowl ready because I am going to show you my favorite holiday punch recipes that go great with Thanksgiving dinner, or even for enjoying afterward as you sit around and enjoy time together with family.
Tips For Making The Best Holiday Punch
- For a traditional Thanksgiving punch, combine cranberry juice, apple cider, and orange juice. Then add in some sparkling water or club soda for a bit of fizz. Next, garnish with fresh cranberries or sliced oranges.
- Some people use pomegranate juice for their holiday punch. You can use the most simple ingredients for your Thanksgiving drinks, or you might decide to get fancy with them since it's a special occasion. That's the beauty of a delicious drink on Thanksgiving Day.
- For a non-alcoholic Thanksgiving punch, mix cranberry juice, limeade concentrate, and pineapple juice. Then add in some seltzer water or ginger ale for a bit of bubbly. Garnish with fresh cranberries or lime slices and you're good to go. Let's look at some other recipes.
Delicious Thanksgiving Recipes To Try
- savory turkey pot pie
- Thanksgiving vegan main dishes
- fall fruit salads
- sweet potato recipes that are perfect for Thanksgiving
- side dishes for the Thanksgiving potluck
- vegan side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner
Thanksgiving Punch Recipes FAQ
Here are some commonly asked questions about holiday punch recipes.
Punch can be made in advance, as long as it is preserved correctly. You may not want to add fresh fruit slices until you are ready to serve, especially if you make a large batch of punch, because they may not hold up well sitting in the punch for a long time.
There are many popular drinks enjoyed during the Thanksgiving holiday, but punch is high on the list. As you can see, there are many different ways to make a Thanksgiving punch so it's all about finding the one you love and perfecting it. Popular drinks usually include some form of apple slices or apple juice, as it is a favorite fall fruit. Some recipes also include orange slices. Maybe you use pear slices or pumpkin pie spice. It's all about choosing drinks you enjoy and that highlight your Thanksgiving meal. It also helps if you include your favorite fall flavors.
If you're wondering what drinks to serve at Thanksgiving, there is no official traditional drink. However, many families have a holiday tradition of a favorite punch of their own. You can try some different punch recipes and see which ones you and your family love the most. Maybe one will become a new traditional drink for your family.
Honestly, anything you want! As you can see, there are plenty of great ideas for holiday drinks. I hope you find a delicious recipe from this list that you want to try, but really, you can drink anything you want for Thanksgiving. This is a time when families and friends come together, people take more time off work, and you can just relax and unwind. That's what this time of year is truly all about, regardless of what you choose to drink.
Thanksgiving Punch Recipes
Here are nine delicious Thanksgiving punch recipes to help you get even more out of the special holiday occasion. Which one will you try first?
This easy, fall beverage favorite will be a delicious option this Thanksgiving when entertaining your family and friends! Enjoy all the best flavors of fall with this amazing Thanksgiving punch for a crowd!
The best party punch you will ever have!! Great for showers, holidays, and all kinds of celebrations. Kid-friendly and SO addicting!
Pear Cider is a warm delicious twist on an old classic. This Cider is a holiday non-alcoholic drink option. This will be your new go-to beverage recipe for the fall and holidays. Perfect for large gatherings and the
holidays.
This cranberry mocktail is an easy, fruity, and festive non-alcoholic punch recipe. Cranberry, orange, and lemon juice topped with fizzy club soda and served with a brown sugar rim.
This delicious non-alcoholic Thanksgiving punch combines holiday flavors of cranberry orange with bubbling soda for a drink both kids and adults will love.
This warm, fruity wassail is heated in a crock pot for an easy, festive, fragrant Thanksgiving punch.
This Sweet Tea Harvest Punch is perfect for fall gatherings. It is made with black tea and perfectly sweetened with orange juice, apple cider, raw honey, and a hint of cinnamon. It’s great served cold or hot.
This Thanksgiving mocktail with pomegranate is so delicious! It’s a drink everyone can enjoy together
Some call this Warm Christmas Punch Or Hot Cinnamon Punch. It's made in the slow cooker with cranberry juice, pineapple juice, red hot cinnamon candies, and cinnamon sticks.
Final Thoughts
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for all of the blessings in our lives. What better way to celebrate than with a Thanksgiving punch?
I hope these drink recipes gave you lots of great ideas for your own Thanksgiving punch recipe. You just might find one that becomes a new family tradition.
So, head out to the grocery store and even your own garden, load up on your favorite flavors, and give these recipes a try. They're also perfect for holiday parties. Fill up a large pitcher and enjoy!
Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.
Kathy began her blogging journey in 2011 when she founded PetticoatJunktion.com, a home décor blog focused on repurposing and upcycling furniture, and thrift store finds.