Bring holidays to life with a festive, fizzy non-alcoholic Thanksgiving punch of seasonal flavors like cranberry, orange, ginger, & cinnamon (+ a pineapple twist)! Plus, it's ready in just 5 minutes!
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Thanksgiving calls for a punch of flavor—literally! This Non-Alcoholic Thanksgiving Punch blends orange, cranberry, and pineapple juices with cinnamon, ginger ale, and a little sparkling water for a sip of fall magic. It’s sweet but not too sweet, fizzy, festive but not fussy, and – since it’s alcohol-free - it’s great for children and adults alike. Perfect for stress-free hosting!
Plus, it’s easy to customize, can be enjoyed warm or chilled, and you’ll want to bring it out for all fall gatherings. Looking for more drink ideas? You might enjoy Instant Pot apple cider or super creamy vegan eggnog.
The Ingredients
Refer to the recipe card for the full list of ingredients, substitutes, and quantities.
Recipe Variations
- Apple cider: The unpasteurized stuff – it’s perfect in place of pineapple juice.
- Pomegranate juice: Instead of cranberry juice or alongside the other juices.
- Lemon/lime juice: Add a little at the end, to taste, for tart brightness.
- Vanilla extract: A few drops give the cranberry orange punch warm depth.
- Don’t like ginger? Use lemon/lime soda in this Thanksgiving drink recipe.
- Decorations: Make this Thanksgiving drink a centerpiece with apple and/or orange slices, cinnamon sticks, fresh cranberries, and whole spices like star anise. You could also line the glass rims with red/orange sugar sprinkles.
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How to Make Non Alcoholic Thanksgiving Punch
Step 1: In a large pitcher or a bowl, mix the cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, ginger ale, and cinnamon.
Step 2: Add 2 cups of cold sparkling water, mix carefully, then taste and add the remaining cup to adjust the sweetness amount. Serve the Thanksgiving punch optionally with ice and top the bowl or pitcher with orange slices, cinnamon stick/s, and/or cranberries. Enjoy!
FAQs
I recommend making 2-3 6oz servings per guest. If it is a particularly long gathering, make extra.
Pro Recipe Tips
- For the best flavor: Use freshly squeezed juice. It’s definitely not necessary, but you can definitely taste the difference.
- To adjust the sweetness: Add more/less sparkling water to the juice blend.
- Prepare it ahead: (but only add the fizzy ingredients just before serving) To allow time for the flavors to mix and meld.
- Use flavored ice: If you want to add ice but avoid diluting the Thanksgiving mixed drink, then try making ice cubes from the mixed juice.
- To serve it warm: Use water instead of sparkling water and keep warm in a crockpot or a Dutch oven on the stove.
Storage Instructions
You can prepare this recipe for Thanksgiving punch ahead or store leftovers in an airtight container for 5-7 days. However, only add fizzy ingredients before serving. Otherwise, you’ll lose the fizz.
Non-Alcoholic Thanksgiving Punch
Equipment
Ingredients
- 20 ounces of cranberry juice
- 11.5 ounces of orange juice
- 1 ½ cups of pineapple juice
- 1 cup of ginger ale
- ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
- 3 cups of cold sparkling water plus more to taste
- Ice, to serve
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or bowl, add the cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, ginger ale, and cinnamon. Mix well until the cinnamon is well incorporated.
- Add 2 cups of the cold sparkling water and mix. Taste and add the remaining 1 cup to level down the sweetness levels. Add more water if needed.
- Enjoy with ice or by itself.
Notes
- For the best flavor: Use freshly squeezed juice. It’s definitely not necessary, but you can definitely taste the difference.
- To adjust the sweetness: Add more/less sparkling water to the juice blend.
- Prepare it ahead: (but only add the fizzy ingredients just before serving) To allow time for the flavors to mix and meld.
- Use flavored ice: If you want to add ice but avoid diluting the Thanksgiving mixed drink, then try making ice cubes from the mixed juice.
Andrea says
the best punch!