Thanksgiving Cider Punch

A festive, cozy drink to serve at your holiday table—refreshing, spiced, and naturally sweetened!

Ingredients:

4 cups apple cider (unfiltered for best flavor)

2 cups orange juice (freshly squeezed or pulp-free)

1 cup cranberry juice (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 tsp ground nutmeg

1 apple, thinly sliced

1 orange, thinly sliced into rounds

1/2 cup fresh cranberries

2–3 cinnamon sticks

Ice (for serving)

Sparkling water or ginger ale (optional, for topping)

Directions:

Mix the Base: In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine apple cider, orange juice, cranberry juice, lemon juice, maple syrup (or honey), cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until the spices are well incorporated.

Add the Fruit: Add sliced apples, orange rounds, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.

Serve: Fill glasses with ice, pour in the punch, and (optional) top with a splash of sparkling water or ginger ale for fizz.

Garnish (Optional): Add a slice of apple or orange and a few cranberries to each glass for a festive look.

Nutritional Info:

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Chill Time: 60 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes