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    Recipe Idea Shop » Beverages

    Punch Recipes: 9 Delicious Drinks

    by Kathy Owen

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    Holiday season isn't the only time to serve refreshing punch. Any gathering with family and friends  should include great food and flavorful punch.

    Get your punch bowl ready because I'm sharing my favorite punch recipes.

    thanksgivng punch in pretty glasses

    Tips For Making The Best Punch

    • For a traditional Winter 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 punch. You can use the most simple ingredients for your 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 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 Recipes To Serve With Punch

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    • side dishes for the Thanksgiving potluck
    • vegan side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner

    Punch Recipes FAQ

    Here are some commonly asked questions about punch recipes. 

    Can punch be made ahead of time?

    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. 

    What is the most popular drink for cool weather?

    There are many popular drinks enjoyed during the winter but punch is high on the list. As you can see, there are many different ways to make 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 meal. It also helps if you include your favorite fall flavors. 

     
    Which punch recipe is best for holiday gatherings?

    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 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. 

    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?

    A glass pitcher filled with apple cider, topped with two apple slices and two cinnamon sticks, viewed from above—perfect inspiration for festive punch recipes.
    Photo Credit: www.iheartnaptime.net

    3-Ingredient Thanksgiving Punch for a Crowd

    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!

    A glass of bright red slush punch sits on a white table, with festive gold and green holiday decorations in the background. Text at the top reads Worlds Greatest Slush Punch—perfect for anyone searching for the best holiday punch recipes.
    Photo Credit: bitzngiggles.com

    World's Greatest Slush Punch

    The best party punch you will ever have!! Great for showers, holidays, and all kinds of celebrations. Kid-friendly and SO addicting!

    A hand holds a mug with orange slice, cranberries, and spices above a pot of similar fruit and spices on a wooden table—an inviting scene perfect for exploring punch recipes. Pears, a lemon wedge, and cranberries are nearby.
    Photo Credit: www.thevgnway.com

    NON-ALCOHOLIC PEAR CIDER RECIPE

    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.

    A glass of red cocktail with ice, garnished with cranberries and a sugared rim, sits on a marble surface with decorative red berries in the background—perfect inspiration for your favorite punch recipes.
    Photo Credit: thelittlestcrumb.com

    Cranberry Mocktail

    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.

    Three glasses of a pink-orange drink with ice, topped with whipped cream and red sprinkles, each with a striped straw. Orange slices and cranberries are on the blue table near a white and orange towel—perfect inspiration for your next punch recipes.
    Photo Credit: www.playpartyplan.com

    Thanksgiving Punch

    This delicious non-alcoholic Thanksgiving punch combines holiday flavors of cranberry orange with bubbling soda for a drink both kids and adults will love.

    A glass mug filled with red fruit punch, garnished with orange slices, apple slices, berries, and a sprig of mint; half an orange and orange slices are in the background—an inviting display perfect for trying out new punch recipes.
    Photo Credit: fluxingwell.com

    Crock Pot Mulled Cider (Wassail) Recipe

    This warm, fruity wassail is heated in a crock pot for an easy, festive, fragrant Thanksgiving punch.

    A glass pitcher filled with apple cider, orange slices, apple slices, and a cinnamon stick—perfect inspiration for punch recipes. Fresh apples and oranges are nearby on a white surface, with a blue cloth and a wooden spoon in the background.
    Photo Credit: entirelyelizabeth.com

    Sweet Tea Harvest 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.

    A copper mug filled with ice, pomegranate seeds, a lime slice, and a cinnamon stick sits on a marble tray next to a halved pomegranate and a lime wedge—perfect inspiration for festive punch recipes. Another similar mug is in the background.
    Photo Credit: www.thisvivaciouslife.com

    Thanksgiving Mocktails with Pomegranate

    This Thanksgiving mocktail with pomegranate is so delicious! It’s a drink everyone can enjoy together

    A ladle scoops steaming red liquid from a pot. Next to it, a glass mug contains the red drink with orange slices and cranberries, with a Red Hots candy box in front of the mug and a slow cooker in the background—perfect inspiration for festive punch recipes.
    Photo Credit: www.themagicalslowcooker.com

    Slow Cooker Red Hots Punch

    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.

    Think Punch

    What better way to celebrate an occasion than with 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!

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    About Kathy Owen

    Hi, I’m Kathy! I grew up on a farm in Arkansas where a massive family garden was the center of Summer life. Homemade meals with fresh ingredients and our family gathered around the dinner table for meals was the norm. Here, I share the comfort food recipes I love, practical ways to use up leftovers, and simple, everyday meals your family will actually eat.

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