Description
This Harvest Rum Punch is the perfect festive cocktail for both Thanksgiving and Christmas! Made with spiced rum, apple cider, cranberry juice, and warm holiday spices—it’s refreshing, cozy, and ideal for parties or holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apple cider
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 1/2 cups spiced rum
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 apple, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- Cinnamon sticks for serving
- Ice, as needed
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the apple cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, and spiced rum.
- Add maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir until fully combined.
- Add orange slices, apple slices, and fresh cranberries for garnish.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to let flavors blend.
- Serve over ice and garnish with cinnamon sticks if desired.
- Enjoy chilled at Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any festive gathering!
Notes
For a lighter version, add sparkling water or ginger ale before serving. You can also prepare this punch 24 hours in advance—just add ice and sparkling mixers right before serving to keep it fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: harvest rum punch, holiday punch, Thanksgiving cocktails, Christmas punch, rum punch recipe