Easy Thanksgiving Punch
A vibrant blend of fruity goodness, rich spices, and cheerful carbonation that transforms any gathering into a festive feast. Perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 24 ounces cranberry juice Freshly squeezed recommended for vibrant taste.
- 20 ounces orange juice Substitute with freshly squeezed for better flavor.
- 12 ounces Sprite Can be replaced with sparkling water for a lighter version.
- 8 ounces pineapple juice Adds tropical sweetness.
- 2 tablespoons grenadine For color and a hint of sweetness.
- 12 ounces cinnamon simple syrup Prepare by dissolving sugar with water and cinnamon sticks.
- 8 ounces water Use for dilution.
Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- 1 cup sugar Used to make cinnamon simple syrup.
- 1 cup water To mix with sugar for syrup.
- 4 sticks cinnamon For infusing flavor into the syrup.
Instructions
Prepare Cinnamon Simple Syrup
- Measure out one cup of water and one cup of sugar for your cinnamon simple syrup.
- Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Once dissolved, add four cinnamon sticks and raise the heat slightly, allowing the syrup to simmer for three to five minutes until fragrant.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool completely while the cinnamon flavor infuses.
Mix the Punch
- Pour in twenty-four ounces of cranberry juice into a large pitcher.
- Add twenty ounces of orange juice.
- Slowly introduce twelve ounces of Sprite.
- Pour in eight ounces of pineapple juice.
- Drizzle in two tablespoons of grenadine.
- Stir in the twelve ounces of cooled cinnamon simple syrup until fully combined.
- Add eight ounces of water and mix gently.
- Refrigerate the mixture for at least thirty minutes.
Serve
- Garnish each serving with fresh cranberries, vibrant orange slices, or a swirl of whipped cream.
- Serve in festive glassware over ice.
Notes
This punch can be made ahead of time. For a more tropical feel, substitute cranberry juice with mango or passion fruit juice. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two days.