10 Thanksgiving Punch Recipes (2024)

Here’s a round up of 10 awesome Thanksgiving punch recipes! When it comes to serving a crowd and having fun, you can’t go wrong with lovely big bowl of spiked punch. Make thanksgiving drinks easy this holiday!

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With all of the prepping, cooking and baking that goes into hosting a beautiful Thanksgiving, the last thing you want to do is mix individual co*cktails!

Thanksgiving is the perfect day to make a big bowl of spiked punch, along with some good wine, to satisfy guests before the feast begins! People can help themselves and that leaves more time for the hosts to enjoy their day!

We rounded up 10 delicious Thanksgiving punch recipes that would be perfect to serve on the day! We also love to dress up our punch with an easy ice ring!You can find our DIY party punch ice rings here!

Punch! The Perfect Thanksgiving Drink

Punch is not only an easy way to make and serve a batch co*cktail, but it’s also brings a lovely communal sense to thanksgiving proceedings.

If you are having a lot of people over, they don’t have to wait long to be served their first drink, it’s a great way to instantly greet your guests!

Punch can also evolve over the course of the evening, starting out stronger, then when the guests have had a few glasses, it will dilute from the ice somewhat. It’s a great way to have fun and keep alcohol levels on an even keel!

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Apple cider bourbon punch by Heather Crisco

The bourbon is not overwhelming and that subtle hint of cinnamon and lemon is just the perfect compliment. I also served my drinks with cinnamon sticks because it was festive- and pretty and I like stuff like that. Please try these soon- it is like the perfect fall drink, and would be very fun for a party! It makes a great thanksgiving punch!

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Sparkling Citrus Lillet & Procesco Punch by the Bojon Gourmet

Fresh citrus juice, Lillet Rosé and prosecco make a prettypunch for winter months with notes of floral, sweet, and bitter to please all palates.

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A Pear Champagne co*cktail by The Sweetest Occasion

It’s made with pear juice, prosecco and vanilla vodka so it tastes a bit like fall, if fall were melted into a glass and served over ice. The pear flavor? Completely irresistible in my book. Yum!

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Sparkling Pomegranate Punch by Half Baked Harvest

Sparkling pomegranate juice flavored with a little citrus, a little cider and then topped off with champagne. It couldn’t be simpler! If you wanted to also make this drink for kids, just swap the champagne for sparkling water or club soda.

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Turmeric Gingerade by Feasting at Home

Turmeric Gingerade! Think sugar-free lemonade meets fresh turmeric and ginger. A marriage made in heaven!

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Pear Ginger Fizz using Kombucha by Tending the Table

This co*cktail has delicious notes of pear and is delightfully fizzy!

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Spiked Apple Cider Punch by Sugar and Charm

This easy spiked apple cider punch recipe is the perfect alcoholic co*cktail for when you are entertaining a crowd. Spiked with white wine and bourbon, this party punch is for adults only! Perfect for Halloween and Thanksgiving!

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Naturally Sweetened Roasted Persimmon Punch by With Food and Love

These Persimmon Punch martinis, are sweet but not too sweet, and perfect with any spirit or sparkling wine of your choice.

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Algonquin Bar Punch Recipe by Sugar and Charm

It’s not weak, as there are three types of liquor in it, but the taste is perfect and not overbearing at all. The lemon peel and raspberries make it fruity and refreshing.

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Kentucky Cardinal Punch Imbibe Magazine

This is a perfect thanksgiving punch from bartender Kyle Higgins gets a strong fruity backbone from Southern Belle shiraz, a robust Australian wine aged in used Pappy Van Winkle whiskey barrels.

Using A Ladle For Your Thanksgiving Punch

An attractive and ergonomic ladle is just as important as your punch bowl! Some of ingredients in your thanksgiving punch will settle after a while, so it’s good practice to gentle stir the punch with the ladle from time to time.

Also, take the punch from the bottom of the bowl once in a while and pour it back over the ice ring/block.

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FAQs

What is the most popular Thanksgiving drink? ›

12 Top Thanksgiving co*cktails To Be Thankful For
  • Spiced Pumpkin Martini: The quintessential flavors of Thanksgiving in a glass. ...
  • Cranberry Moscow Mule: Give a seasonal twist to the classic Moscow Mule by adding cranberry juice. ...
  • Apple Cider Mimosa: A festive start to any Thanksgiving day.
Nov 10, 2023

How long before a party should you make punch? ›

Make-Ahead Punch Tip: Prepare punch through Step 2, except do not add the carbonated beverage or, if using, ice ring and stir-ins. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Add carbonated beverage, ice ring, and stir-ins just before serving.

What is party punch made of? ›

Party Punch Formula:

ONE part pineapple-orange juice. For every gallon of juice, add 1 to 1 1/2 liters ginger ale depending on how fizzy you want it.

Is there a traditional Thanksgiving drink? ›

Think: pumpkin drinks, apple cider co*cktails, and cranberry recipes. Even the classic co*cktails have a Thanksgiving twist, like the cranberry thyme gin and tonic and the apple cider sangria.

What drink did the Pilgrims actually drink at the first Thanksgiving? ›

“The Pilgrims drank water,” she says. “They drank it at the first Thanksgiving, they drank it every day.” The Pilgrims had reasons other than the lack of beer, she notes, for cutting their voyage short.

How much punch do I need for 25 guests? ›

How Much Punch Will You Need? A pitcher works perfectly for small affairs with just a few guests, though larger parties require extra planning. The general rule is to provide one gallon of punch for every 10 guests. A conservative estimate assumes each guest will drink about three four-ounce servings.

How much punch do I need for 30 guests? ›

A serving of punch is 150–200 ml per person. Depending on the duration of the event and what other drinks are being served, it's good to prepare 2–3 servings per guest.

How do you make your own punch? ›

Fruit Punch Recipe
  1. Combine Juices: In a large pitcher or punch bowl, mix together cranberry juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lime juice.
  2. Chill: Refrigerate the juice mixture for about 1 hour to blend the flavors.
  3. Add Fizz: Before serving, gently stir in the chilled ginger ale.
Mar 27, 2024

How many gallons of punch do I need for a party? ›

The general rule is to provide one gallon of punch for every 10 guests. A conservative estimate assumes each guest will drink about three servings of four ounces each.

How much punch do I need for 50 guests? ›

Estimate 1-2 glasses per guest in the first hour, and 1 glass per hour after. Multiply guests by drinks per hour by ounces per drink for total punch needed.

How do you keep a punch cold at a party? ›

Using regular ice cubes will indeed water down a bowl of punch as the evening progresses. Here are a few basic tricks that'll make sure your punch doesn't lose its oomph while guests circulate. 1. Mix and freeze some punch ahead of time in ice cube trays, and then add them to the punch bowl throughout the evening.

What is a good signature drink for Thanksgiving? ›

Cranberry Orange Whiskey Sour

This fruity combination is perfect for Thanksgiving. The bright berries add a fruity, tart intensity to the finish of each sip. Paired with bourbon, fresh orange and lemon juice, and maple syrup, it makes the best signature drink!

What is the best thing to bring to Thanksgiving dinner? ›

Be a gracious guest and show up with something thoughtful or — in the spirit of the holiday — something edible!
  • #1 An appetizer, side dish, or dessert. ...
  • #2 Wine, whiskey, champagne, cider, or [insert your favorite drink]. ...
  • #3 Flowers or centerpieces. ...
  • #4 An edible treat for the next morning.
Nov 21, 2013

What drink goes with turkey dinner? ›

Red wines are a staple for Thanksgiving dinner, especially if you enjoy a heartier meal. Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel are all excellent choices as they pair well with the rich flavors of turkey and gravy.

What is the national turkey drink? ›

Rakı or raki (/rɑːˈkiː/, Turkish pronunciation: [ɾaˈkɯ]) is an alcoholic beverage made of twice-distilled grape pomace and flavored with aniseed. It is the national drink of Turkey. It is popular in many Mediterranean countries and is often served as an apéritif or with seafood or meze.

What do Americans drink during Thanksgiving? ›

We drink beer, vodka/flavored vodka, wine, or whatever basic drink or mixed drink aggreed upon to bring to one's Thanksgiving gathering. Not necessarily most, but a lot of Americans don't follow the traditional Thanksgiving meals and make their own choices or traditions of what food to bring, make/have, or order.

What is the popular drink of turkey? ›

Despite being cold, boza is popular in winter as it's thick, rich and comforting. Raki is Turkey's national drink. Made with twice-distilled grapes and flavoured with aniseed, the taste can be compared to Greek ouzo or sambuca.

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