Description
A festive, alcohol-free holiday punch made with cranberry juice cocktail, apple cider, orange juice, ginger ale, fresh orange slices, cranberries, and rosemary. Bright, bubbly, and perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cranberry juice cocktail
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 cups ginger ale
- 1 medium orange, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 3 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
- Chill the pitcher, serving glasses, and all liquid ingredients for at least 30 minutes.
- In the chilled pitcher, combine the cranberry juice cocktail, apple cider, and orange juice. Stir gently until blended.
- Add the orange slices, fresh cranberries, and rosemary sprigs to the pitcher.
- Add the ice cubes, then slowly pour in the ginger ale. Stir very gently once or twice to keep the bubbles lively.
- Let the punch sit for about 5 minutes so the fruit and rosemary lightly infuse the drink.
- Taste and adjust if needed with a little more orange juice for brightness or a splash more ginger ale for extra fizz.
- Pour into glasses, making sure each serving gets some fruit garnish, and serve immediately.
Notes
- For the best sparkle, add the ginger ale right before serving.
- Use large ice cubes if possible so the punch stays cold longer without watering down too quickly.
- You can prepare the juice base a few hours ahead and refrigerate it, then add the bubbly ingredients and garnishes just before serving.
- For a less sweet version, replace the ginger ale with sparkling water.