Fall gatherings call for cozy food and festive drinks, and this Non Alcoholic Autumn Harvest Punch is always a hit. With apple cider, oranges, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks, this punch is packed with fall flavors. The best part? It’s refreshing, kid-friendly, and easy to make in a big batch for holidays like Thanksgiving or Halloween.
Why You’ll Love This Punch
- Non alcoholic option. Perfect for kids, teens, or anyone avoiding alcohol.
- Festive & colorful. Apples, cranberries, and oranges make it beautiful on any table.
- Quick & easy. Just mix, chill, and serve.
- Versatile. Serve it cold as a sparkling mocktail or warm like mulled cider.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 48 oz ginger ale (or sparkling cider for non-alcoholic)
- 1 red apple, thinly sliced
- 1 green apple, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 5 cinnamon sticks
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Mix base. In a large drink jar or punch bowl, whisk pumpkin pie spice into 2 cups apple cider until smooth. Add remaining cider.
- Add fizz. Pour in ginger ale for mocktail or champagne for cocktail.
- Add fruit. Stir in sliced apples, oranges, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks.
- Chill. Refrigerate 2–3 hours before serving to let flavors blend.
- Serve. Pour into festive glasses with extra fruit slices for garnish.
Tips for Success
- Dissolve spices in a little cider first to avoid clumps.
- Chill before serving – flavors deepen after a few hours.
- Keep champagne separate for guests to spike their own drinks.
- For warm punch, heat apple cider with spices and add ginger ale just before serving.
Variations
- Add cranberry or pomegranate juice for extra flavor.
- Infuse with rosemary or thyme sprigs for a gourmet touch.
- Replace champagne with red wine for a mulled-wine style cocktail.
- Sweeten the rim of glasses with sugar for a festive look.
Why Pinterest Loves This Recipe
This punch is perfect for Pinterest because it combines holiday keywords (Thanksgiving drinks, fall punch, mocktails) with seasonal ingredients (apple cider, cranberries, cinnamon). It’s colorful, kid-friendly, and highly shareable — the kind of recipe that people love to save before the holidays.
Final Thoughts
If you need a festive drink for Thanksgiving or fall celebrations, this Non Alcoholic Autumn Harvest Punch checks every box. It’s easy, beautiful, and loved by both kids and adults. Save this recipe now so you can serve it at your next holiday gathering — it’s guaranteed to become a family tradition. 🍎🍂✨
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Non Alcoholic Autumn Harvest Punch – The Perfect Fall Drink
- Total Time: 10 minutes + chill
- Yield: 20 servings 1x
Description
This Non Alcoholic Autumn Harvest Punch is a festive fall drink made with apple cider, ginger ale, oranges, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks. A refreshing, kid-friendly punch for Thanksgiving or holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 48 oz ginger ale (or sparkling cider)
- 1 red apple, sliced
- 1 green apple, sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1 tbsp pumpkin pie spice
- 5 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- In a punch bowl, whisk pumpkin pie spice into 2 cups cider until dissolved. Add remaining cider.
- Stir in ginger ale (mocktail) or champagne (cocktail).
- Add sliced apples, oranges, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks.
- Refrigerate 2–3 hours to let flavors blend.
- Serve chilled or warm with extra fruit garnish.
Notes
For an alcoholic version, replace ginger ale with champagne or add vodka/whisky. Serve warm or chilled. Best enjoyed within 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 35g
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Protein: 1g
Keywords: non alcoholic autumn punch, thanksgiving punch, harvest apple cider punch, fall drink mocktail