19 Punches Perfect For Your Thanksgiving Crowd
Hosting Thanksgiving just got a whole lot easier.
If you're hosting a large group this Thanksgiving, you need to make a big-batch drink. They're so much easier than prepping lots of individual fall cocktails, so you can lay off being the designated bartender for the night. These festive punches will keep a crowd happy and are a breeze to prepare compared to picking out a bunch of liquors and mixers. With celebrated fall flavors and year-round refreshing favorites, these boozy, big-batch cocktails will get your Thanksgiving started right.
We love throwing a punch together when we're hosting because of how easy it is. Many of these only require three to four ingredients, and are as simple as throwing them together in a large container and stirring! If you're all about the fall flavors, try our fall harvest punch, pumpkin pie punch and fizzy cranberry-orange punch to really get into the autumnal spirit. But you truly can't go wrong with crowd-pleasers like boozy sherbet punch and Moscow mule punch any time of year.
Booze just isn't your thing? No prob! Most of these drinks can be made non-alcoholic by omitting the alcohol (because kids want to enjoy butterbeer punch too!), but we've also included virgin canberry basil sangria so that everybody can get into the holiday spirit.
So set your shaker down, forget about chasers, and prep one (or multiple!) of these Thanksgiving punches to satisfy crowds big and small—completely hands-off. Looking for more festive drinks? Check out our Thanksgiving cocktails and fall sangrias to keep celebrating autumn right.
Moscow Mule Punch
This punch is basically one enormous Moscow mule, which lets you off the hook for drink duty during the celebration (win, win!). Plus, it's the perfect excuse to get those festive copper mugs out. 😎
Get the Moscow Mule Punch recipe.
Fizzy Cranberry-Orange Punch
Is it even the holidays without a little cranberry orange action? The bold red color and even bolder flavors are impressive, but it only takes 5 minutes to throw together. 😍
Get the Fizzy Cranberry-Orange Punch recipe.
Mulled Wine
This big-batch drink is known for being a winter classic, but its cozy, warming flavors make it perfect for the fall too. Making this drink for a crowd couldn't be easier: Combine a bottle of red with some orange slices, warm spices, honey, and brandy, and let it simmer for 10 minutes—that's it!
Get the Mulled Wine recipe.
Fall Harvest Punch
Cider and ginger beer might seem like a weird pairing, but with fresh fruit and cinnamon (plus bubbly!), we promise you, it works. This punch has all the cozy fall flavors we know and love, plus a boozy twist. 😎
Get the Fall Harvest Punch recipe.
Virgin Cranberry Basil Sangria
Sangria without the wine? Yes, please. The fruit is the real star in this big-batch drink—use whatever’s in season and get creative with the combination (think cranberries, orange slices, and rosemary for the holidays).
Brunch Punch
If your Thanksgiving is more of a holiday brunch instead of the classic dinner, this boozy punch is the perfect pairing to your spread. With a bottle of bubbly and fresh fruit flavors, this is just the punch to get your holiday started right.
Get the Brunch Punch recipe.
Boozy Butterbeer Punch
Whether you're a Harry Potter fanatic or have only seen a movie or two, this punch is so delicious, it'll win over fans and skeptics alike. Sweet and creamy, this is a cozy punch that's so good, it's almost a Thanksgiving dessert.
Get the Boozy Butterbeer Punch recipe.
Prosecco Punch
Bright and fruity, this prosecco punch shines during the warmer weather but is so delicious, it deserves to be celebrated all year round. This boozy bowl will be a refreshing, light contrast to your heavier Thanksgiving spread.
Get the Prosecco Punch recipe.
Fireball Sangria
Kick your red wine sangria up a notch with some Fireball; the cinnamon whiskey is the perfect transition into fall cocktails. If you can't find blood oranges, no stress! Use cara cara or more navel oranges instead.
Get the Fireball Sangria recipe.
Sparkling Pear-Prosecco Punch
This gorgeous cranberry and pear punch is not only deliciously refreshing, but super-simple to make. The three ingredients combine together in five minutes, making this easy enough to whip up last-minute, but fancy enough to look like you put in tons of effort.
Get the Sparkling Pear-Prosecco Punch recipe.
Creamsicle Punch
Orange juice and prosecco get a level up thanks to sweet vanilla ice cream and bubbly ginger ale. We love this punch in the morning, but it's honestly delicious anytime of day (or even as dessert?).
Get the Creamsicle Punch recipe.
Giggle Juice
This festive punch is always a solid option in our book. Sweet and fruity, this is the perfect way to get your Thanksgiving celebration started.
Get the Giggle Juice recipe.
Pumpkin Pie Punch
If the pumpkin pie alone just isn't enough for you, whip up this pumpkin pie punch for even more of that gourd-geous flavor. Only three ingredients—cream soda, vodka, and pumpkin ice cream—create this cocktail, making it oh so easy to serve for a crowd.
Get the Pumpkin Pie Punch recipe.
Boozy Sherbet Punch
A good punch really gets the party started! This one is filled with fruit, plenty of booze, and enough sherbet to go around. We love it for its simplicity and the fun pops of color it brings!
Get the Boozy Sherbet Punch recipe.
Rosé All Day Punch
Adding your favorite seltzer to punch? Genius. This rosé punch takes things up a notch by adding fruity seltzer, honey, fresh fruit, and a bit more booze—basically, it's the perfect refreshing drink.
Get the Rosé All Day Punch recipe.
Thanksgiving Jungle Juice
There's not much missing in this festive punch! We combined red wine, Fireball, cranberry juice, ginger ale, and whiskey in this super-strong punch that still tastes dangerously delicious.
Get the Thanksgiving Jungle Juice recipe.
Salted Caramel-Apple Cider Punch
It's a joyous union of two beloved fall flavors: salted caramel and apple. If you have trouble finding salted caramel-flavored vodka, you could always use regular vodka and garnish the drink with a caramel drizzle.
Sparkle Punch
This four-ingredient punch couldn't be easier, but will be the refreshing drink your guests will be looking for! For extra style points, add lemon slices to the pitcher and garnish each glass with a slice before serving.
Get the Sparkle Punch recipe.
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