Prosecco Cranberry Apple Cider Thanksgiving Punch Recipe (with Bourbon)
This easy apple cider Thanksgiving punch recipe is studded with all the flavors and colors of fall. Juicy apple cider and pomegranate cranberry juice blends with splashes of bourbon and chilled sparkling Prosecco for a very festive cup of holiday cheer!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 1/2 cups apple cider or pressed apple juice - I used Simply Apple
- 3 cups Cranberry Juice or Cranberry Pomegranate Juice - I used Langers Cranberry Cocktail
- 1 cup Bourbon or Brandy - I used Four Roses Bourbon
- 1 bottle Sparkling Wine or Prosecco - Very chilled (chilled red sparkling such as Rosa Regale or Lambrusco works too).
- 2 whole Red Apples - One sliced into wheels and one sliced in thin halves.
- 8-10 whole Cinnamon Sticks
- 8-10 whole Star Anice Pods
- 4-5 Sprigs of Thyme - for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Pour the apple and cranberry juices together into the bowl and pour in the bourbon.
- Give everything a quick stir and pour in a completely chilled bottle of sparkling wine. Give everything another gentle stir.
- Garnish by floating thin sliced apple wheels on top along with pinches of ground cinnamon and cinnamon sticks if desired. I like to toss in a few star anise pods to garnish as well.
- To serve, fill punch cups with ice and ladle in the punch. Tuck in an apple slice or a cinnamon stick and enjoy chilled.
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