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Easy Thanksgiving Punch Recipe

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By: Britni Vigil
11/01/2021Updated: 11/01/2021
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This delicious Thanksgiving punch recipe combines the popular duo of cranberry and orange juice with soda and a little pop of grenadine for a festive and fun drink for the whole family! Make it even more special by topping with whipped cream and holiday sprinkles!

Glass of Thanksgiving punch with an orange slice

My go to drink for as long as I can remember when I’m getting something a little special is cranberry and orange juice mixed together.

My mom got me hooked on the combination years ago and to this day, it’s still one of my favorites. It can be in a cranberry orange bread, cranberry orange muffins, or even just the actual juices combined in a yummy drink like this Thanksgiving punch.

This drink recipe is actually inspired by one I had at a dessert party at Disneyland’s Oogie Boogie Bash of all things. It’s not a Halloween punch by any means but it was so good I ended up getting like six refills and downing them all while we waited for the parade.

hand holding a cup of fall punch
fall punch at the Oogie Boogie Bash dessert party

It would totally make my best Disneyland food list!

I asked the cast member what was in it because I loved it so much and she didn’t give me the recipe but she did tell it was cranberry juice, orange juice, Sprite, pineapple juice, and a little grenadine combined. No wonder I loved it – those are my favorite things to use to make drink recipes!

So I went home and I played with various combinations and measurements and ended up with this recipe. It’s not exactly the same as the one at Oogie Boogie Bash, but it’s sure delicious.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Super easy – you just need five ingredients that are readily available at any grocery store! No heating, no cooking, nothing – just mix and enjoy!
  • Kid-friendly – everyone deserves a special drink every once in a while, including the kids! This Thanksgiving punch is a fun special drink that’s both delicious enough for the adults but also something kids will enjoy!
  • Pretty color – the orange and cranberry juice combine for a gorgeous shade of red that really says fall or Thanksgiving to me, making it the perfect drink to serve for the fall holidays!

Ingredients

ingredients to make Thanksgiving punch with labels

Ingredient Notes

  • Orange juice – any orange juice works, I recommend pulp free just so it mixes a little better.
  • Cranberry juice – I recommend 100% cranberry juice if you can get your hands on it without breaking your budget, but it’s been pretty tough to find these days. If you can’t find it, something like this 100% juice Ocean Spray cranberry juice (if you look on the back, it actually has other fruits…) is fine. I just recommend staying away from the cranberry juice cocktails as they have a totally different flavor.
  • Sprite – I always prefer Sprite but you could also potentially use 7-UP or Sierra Mist as well if you can’t find Sprite.

In addition to the actual punch ingredients, you may want to grab some of these items to garnish your punch!

  • Fresh cranberries or you could even do sugared cranberries
  • Orange slices
  • Spray whipped cream
  • Sprinkles

How to Make Thanksgiving Punch

Okay so let me preface this by saying that I wrote this recipe to make enough for 4 eight servings of punch (12 to 16 oz glass with a little ice included). I made it for my family and didn’t want a ton leftover.

If you are making this for a large group say as your Thanksgiving drink, I recommend doubling or tripling depending on how many people you are serving. As long as you stick with the same ratios, the punch should still be delicious!

All you have to do is mix all of the ingredients together well.

When I’m doing a small batch, I like to put it together in a drink shaker to really get the flavors mixed – just don’t mix too hard or the Sprite will make it explode!

If you’re doing a larger portion, just pour everything into a pitcher or punch bowl and stir until the flavors are mixed well.

pouring orange juice into a glass pitcher

Serve over ice, evenly dividing the mixture into four (or however you want) 12 to 16 ounce glasses. Then garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices.

glass with Thanksgiving punch and straws

If you’re doing it in a pitcher, you can add the garnishes right to the pitcher, but I don’t recommend adding ice to the pitcher so you don’t dilute the punch flavors!

pitcher of Thanksgiving punch from a top down view

Or if you want to make it fancier, add a little whipped cream and sprinkles to the top right before serving. Spray whipped cream does go flat pretty quickly, so I recommend not doing it until the very last minute.

This makes it a really fun drink, especially for the kids who typically get left out when it comes to fun drinks for the holidays!

Thanksgiving punch with whipped cream on top

If you want something else to serve alongside this Thanksgiving punch, this caramel apple drink is also a great “fancy” option!

Expert Tips

Don’t make this punch until last-minute. It’s easy to make quickly and the Sprite in it will go flat if left too long or overnight. If you want something to cook ahead of time, I recommend this yummy spiced apple cider.

Don’t add ice to the punch in a large pitcher. Let people add punch to ice in their glasses so the ice doesn’t melt and water down the flavors.

Recipe FAQs

How do I keep my punch cold without watering it down?

You can either keep the punch in the refrigerator until right before serving, use reusable ice cubes, or keep your punch in an iced container, cooler, or otherwise cool location for serving.

top down view of three glasses of Thanksgiving punch

More Easy Thanksgiving Recipes

  • Pumpkin cupcakes with cake mix – the ultimate Thanksgiving dessert, these gorgeous pumpkin cupcakes are topped with a cheesecake frosting for a showstopping treat!
  • Pumpkin delight recipe – four layers of delightful creaminess make this a perfect addition to any Thanksgiving dessert spread!
  • No bake pumpkin pie – skip the traditional stuff and try this light and fluffy pumpkin pie that you don’t even have to cook!
  • Homemade sausage stuffing – one of my favorite Thanksgiving sides of all time, this delicious stuffing is easy and delicious!
  • Roasted root vegetables – gorgeous rainbow colored root vegetables make a great Thanksgiving side dish when they’re roasted and flavored like these ones!
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5 from 2 votes

Easy Thanksgiving Punch

This delicious Thanksgiving punch recipe combines the popular duo of cranberry and orange juice with soda and a little pop of grenadine for a festive and fun drink for the whole family! Make it even more special by topping with whipped cream and holiday sprinkles!
Glass of Thanksgiving punch with an orange slice
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Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Serves4 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 oz cranberry juice 1 1/2 cups
  • 10 oz orange juice 1 1/4 cups
  • 6 oz Sprite 3/4 cups
  • 4 oz pineapple juice 1/2 cup
  • 1 TBS grenadine

Instructions

  • Mix your ingredients together and stir or shake well. If shaking, shake gently so Sprite doesn't make the drink explode.
    12 oz cranberry juice, 10 oz orange juice, 6 oz Sprite, 4 oz pineapple juice, 1 TBS grenadine
  • Serve over ice in a 12-16 oz glass.
  • Garnish with cranberries, orange slices, whipped cream, and/or sprinkles if desired.

Tips & Notes:

Punch Size: 
I wrote this recipe to make enough for 4 eight servings of punch (12 to 16 oz glass with a little ice included). I made it for my family and didn’t want a ton leftover.
If you are making this for a large group say as your Thanksgiving drink, I recommend doubling or tripling depending on how many people you are serving. As long as you stick with the same ratios, the punch should still be delicious!
Ingredient Notes: 
  • Orange juice – any orange juice works, I recommend pulp free just so it mixes a little better.
  • Cranberry juice – I recommend 100% cranberry juice if you can get your hands on it without breaking your budget, but it’s been pretty tough to find these days. If you can’t find it, something like 100% juice Ocean Spray cranberry juice (if you look on the back, it actually has other fruits…) is fine. Stay away from the cranberry juice cocktails. 
  • Sprite – I always prefer Sprite but you could also potentially use 7-UP or Sierra Mist as well if you can’t find Sprite.
Expert Tips: 
Don’t make this punch until last-minute. It’s easy to make quickly and the Sprite in it will go flat if left too long or overnight.
Don’t add ice to the punch in a large pitcher. Let people add punch to ice in their glasses so the ice doesn’t melt and water down the flavors.

Nutrition Info

Serving: 8oz, Calories: 117kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 9mg, Potassium: 246mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 26g, Vitamin A: 181IU, Vitamin C: 46mg, Calcium: 19mg, Iron: 1mg

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Author: Britni Vigil
Course:Drinks
Cuisine:American
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  1. Kathy King says

    Posted on 2/17 at 7:49 am

    5 stars
    I made this recipe over the holidays and it was YUM-O!! The kids loved it and the adults added a little something “special” to make it super delish.

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