Bring the holidays to life with a festive, fizzy non-alcoholic Thanksgiving punch of seasonal flavors like cranberry, orange, ginger, and cinnamon (plus a pineapple twist)! It's ready in about 10 minutes and serves a crowd.
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- What Makes This Non-Alcoholic Thanksgiving Punch So Good
- Thanksgiving Punch Ingredients
- How to Make Non-Alcoholic Thanksgiving Punch Step-by-Step
- Make It Ahead for a Crowd
- Toni's Recipe Tips
- Ideas I Haven't Tried Yet (But Would Love To)
- Non-Alcoholic Thanksgiving Punch FAQs
- Storage
- What to Serve With Thanksgiving Punch
- More Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes
- Non-Alcoholic Thanksgiving Punch
What Makes This Non-Alcoholic Thanksgiving Punch So Good
Thanksgiving calls for a punch of flavor! 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.
- Sweet but not too sweet: You control the sweetness with the sparkling water.
- Festive but not fussy: Just stir everything together in one pitcher or punch bowl.
- Alcohol-free: Great for kids and adults alike, so everyone at the table can toast.
- Make-ahead friendly: Mix the juice base the night before and add the fizz when guests arrive.
Looking for more drink ideas? You might enjoy Instant Pot apple cider or super creamy vegan eggnog. And when December rolls around, try my non-alcoholic Christmas punch.
Thanksgiving Punch Ingredients
You only need 6 ingredients (plus ice) for this Thanksgiving mocktail. You'll find the exact amounts in the recipe card below.
- 100% cranberry juice: The tart, ruby-red base of the punch. I use 100% cranberry juice, not a sweetened juice blend.
- Orange juice: Adds sweetness and a fresh citrus flavor. Freshly squeezed is extra good.
- Pineapple juice: The fun twist that rounds out the cranberry.
- Ginger ale: Brings fizz and a gentle ginger warmth. Here's the ginger ale I use.
- Ground cinnamon: Just a little makes it taste like fall.
- Cold sparkling water: Adds more fizz and lets you dial the sweetness up or down.
- Ice: To serve.
How to Make Non-Alcoholic Thanksgiving Punch Step-by-Step
Step 1: Mix the juices. In a large pitcher or punch bowl, mix the cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, ginger ale, and cinnamon until the cinnamon is well incorporated.
Step 2: Add the fizz and serve. Add 2 cups of the cold sparkling water and mix gently. Taste, then add the remaining cup (or more) to adjust the sweetness. Serve over ice, topped with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and cranberries. Enjoy!
PRO TIP: Chill all of the juices, the ginger ale, and the sparkling water before you start, so the punch is cold from the very first glass.
Make It Ahead for a Crowd
I like to mix the cranberry, orange, and pineapple juices with the cinnamon the night before and keep the base covered in the fridge. Right before serving, stir in the ginger ale and sparkling water so the punch stays nice and fizzy. Plan on 2 to 3 servings (6 ounces each) per guest, and double the recipe for a bigger party.
Toni's Recipe Tips
- For the best flavor: Use freshly squeezed orange juice. It's not necessary, but you can taste the difference.
- To adjust the sweetness: Add more or less sparkling water to the juice blend.
- Prepare it ahead: Mix the juice base the night before so the flavors can meld, but only add the fizzy ingredients just before serving.
- Chill everything first: Cold juice and cold sparkling water keep the punch refreshing from the first glass.
Ideas I Haven't Tried Yet (But Would Love To)
I haven't tested these with this punch yet, but they all sound delicious. If you give one a try, please let me know how it turned out in the comments!
- Apple cider in place of the pineapple juice
- Pomegranate juice instead of, or alongside, the cranberry juice
- A squeeze of lemon or lime juice
- Lemon-lime soda in place of the ginger ale
- Extra garnishes like apple slices, star anise, or rosemary sprigs
- Serving it warm on a chilly day
- Ice cubes made from the juice blend, or frozen cranberries, to keep it cold without watering it down
Non-Alcoholic Thanksgiving Punch FAQs
I recommend 2 to 3 servings (6 ounces each) per guest. If it's a particularly long gathering, make extra.
This recipe makes about 9 ½ cups, or 12 servings of about 6 ounces, before you add ice or extra sparkling water. Double it for a bigger crowd.
Yes! I mix the cranberry, orange, and pineapple juices with the cinnamon the night before and keep the base covered in the fridge. Add the ginger ale and sparkling water right before serving so it stays fizzy.
This punch is best served fresh, since the ginger ale and sparkling water lose their fizz as it sits. If you want to prep ahead, mix just the juice base and add the fizzy ingredients right before serving.
I use 100% cranberry juice. It's tart on its own, and the orange juice, pineapple juice, and ginger ale balance it out. Taste the punch after adding the sparkling water and adjust it to your liking.
Storage
This punch is best served fresh, since the ginger ale and sparkling water lose their fizz as it sits. If you want to get a head start, mix just the juice base the night before, keep it covered in the fridge, and add the fizzy ingredients right before serving.
What to Serve With Thanksgiving Punch
Set out a big bowl of punch next to the rest of your vegan Thanksgiving menu:
- Main: Beyond Meat meatloaf or vegan lentil shepherd's pie
- Sides: easy vegan stuffing, dairy-free green bean casserole, and easy cranberry pear sauce
- Dessert: easy vegan pumpkin pie or vegan pecan pie
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Equipment
- Large Pitcher
Ingredients
- 20 ounces 100% cranberry juice 2 ½ cups
- 11.5 ounces orange juice about 1 ½ cups
- 1 ½ cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup ginger ale
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups cold sparkling water plus more to taste
- Ice to serve
Instructions
In a large pitcher or punch 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 gently. Taste, then add the remaining 1 cup to bring down the sweetness. Add more sparkling water if needed.
- Serve over ice or by itself, garnished with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, and cranberries if you like.
Notes
- Makes about 9 ½ cups before ice and extra sparkling water.
- I use 100% cranberry juice.
- Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor. It's not necessary, but you can taste the difference.
- Adjust the sweetness with more or less sparkling water.
- To make ahead, mix the juices and cinnamon the night before and refrigerate. Add the ginger ale and sparkling water just before serving.
- This punch is best served fresh, since the fizz softens as it sits.
Andrea says
the best punch!
Danielle Krahl says
Absolutely delicious! Made this for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it!
Andrea says
That is so awesome to hear! I'm so glad everyone loved the punch 🙂 Hope you all had the best Thanksgiving!