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Festive Cranberry Orange Thanksgiving Punch (Cocktail or Mocktail)

Close-up of a bright red Thanksgiving punch garnished with fresh cranberries and orange slices.
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Prepare this visually appealing Cranberry Orange Punch for your holiday gathering. It combines tart and sweet seasonal flavors and offers easy options for both an alcoholic spiked punch and a family-friendly non-alcoholic version.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups cranberry juice, chilled
  • 4 cups orange juice, chilled
  • 2 liters ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, chilled (for mocktail)
  • 1 cup vodka or white rum (optional, for spiked version)
  • 1 cup Prosecco or sparkling wine (optional, for spiked version)
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced for garnish
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries for garnish
  • Ice ring or cubes

Instructions

  1. In a large punch bowl, combine the chilled cranberry juice and orange juice.
  2. For the non-alcoholic version, gently stir in the chilled ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.
  3. For the alcoholic version, add the vodka or rum, and then gently stir in the chilled Prosecco or sparkling wine just before serving. Do not over-stir to keep the fizz.
  4. If making ahead, combine juices only and refrigerate. Add soda/alcohol just before guests arrive.
  5. Add a large ice ring or ice cubes to the punch bowl to keep the drink cold.
  6. Garnish the top of the punch with thin orange slices and floating cranberries.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy this easy Thanksgiving beverage.

Notes

  • To make an ice ring, fill a bundt pan halfway with water, add some cranberries and orange slices, and freeze until solid. This melts slower than cubes.
  • For a deeper fall flavor, substitute 2 cups of the cranberry juice with chilled apple cider.
  • This recipe is designed to serve a crowd, making it a perfect holiday punch for a crowd.

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