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A festive 5-Ingredient Thanksgiving Drink garnished with fresh cranberries, apple slices, and rosemary.

5-Ingredient Thanksgiving Drinks (No Fail)

This recipe offers a simple and festive Thanksgiving punch that is perfect for busy home entertainers. It uses only a few ingredients to create a delightful beverage that everyone can enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Drinks, Thanksgiving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Punch
  • 4 cups Apple cider
  • 1/4 cup Maple syrup
  • 1 Apple sliced
  • 2 cups Orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 cup Cranberries fresh or frozen
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ginger
  • 1/8 tsp Allspice
  • 2 cups Ginger beer or sparkling water/seltzer
Optional Toppings
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Sliced apples
  • Fresh or frozen cranberries
  • Pomegranate arils

Equipment

  • Large pitcher
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. In a large pitcher, combine the apple cider, maple syrup, sliced apple, orange juice, cranberries, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. Stir well to combine.
  2. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. Just before serving, gently stir in the ginger beer or sparkling water.
  4. Serve the punch over ice. Garnish with optional toppings like rosemary sprigs, apple slices, cranberries, or pomegranate arils.

Notes

This punch is designed for simplicity and can be made ahead of time. The optional toppings add a beautiful visual appeal and extra festive touch to your Thanksgiving gathering.

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