Get into the holiday spirit with this Thanksgiving Cider Punch! Imagine cozy spiced apple cider mixed with vodka, apple butter, and bitters, then jazzed up with cinnamon sticks, ginger beer, and bubbly champagne. Combine it all for the ultimate festive punch that’s as delicious as it is pretty. Don’t forget to rim your glasses with cinnamon sugar for that magical fall touch—your guests will absolutely love it!
Okay, it’s finally time I shared a punch recipe, right? This year, my goal for holiday recipes is all about keeping things simple and stress-free. (You probably caught that vibe from my 2022 Thanksgiving dinner menu yesterday.) Everything on this year’s menu is super easy to throw together and can even be prepped ahead of time!
Let’s be real—when you’re hosting a crowd, the last thing you want is to be stuck playing bartender all night. That’s why you need cocktails that serve everyone at once.
Enter: batch-friendly holiday drinks!
For some reason, I haven’t shared many punch recipes, which is crazy because they’re awesome! One of the best parts? Letting it chill in the fridge actually makes the flavors even richer and more delicious.
And who doesn’t love that?
Here’s the breakdown:
You’ll need apple cider (I prefer unsweetened spiced cider), vodka, apple butter, bitters, and cinnamon sticks.
Mix everything in a big punch bowl or drink dispenser, then refrigerate until serving time. Oh, and you can totally make this 3–4 days ahead!
Right before serving, add a bottle of champagne and a couple of ginger beers (or ginger ales). Then just pour and enjoy!
Want to fancy it up?
Try a cinnamon sugar rim! Just mix coarse sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
For the photos, I left the ginger beer out of the punch bowl. Instead, I poured the champagne-cider mix over ice in rimmed glasses and topped each one with ginger beer. Then, for the finishing touch, I added a fresh apple slice, a cinnamon stick, and maybe a few cranberries if you’re feeling extra festive.
Easy, gorgeous, and totally holiday-ready!
This cocktail is perfect for any holiday gathering, big or small. I love that it’s not packed with added sugar like most punches—plus, it’s seriously effortless to make.
And for non-drinkers? No problem! Just whip up the non-alcoholic version.
I hope you love this fun, festive drink and that it brings tons of holiday cheer 🥂🍾 your way!
Looking for more easy punch ideas? Here are my faves:
- Pumpkin Head Punch
- Sparkling Christmas Party Punch
- Holiday Cheermeister Bourbon Punch
- Spiced Cranberry Punch
- Thanksgiving Sangria
- Spiced Honey Bourbon Old Fashioned Pitcher
Finally, if you make this Thanksgiving Cider Punch, drop a comment or rating—I love hearing from you and always do my best to reply! And if you post pics, tag me on Instagram. Seeing your recreations is my absolute favorite!
