The Fireball Thanksgiving Punch is a festive and warming drink that’s perfect for holiday gatherings. This punch blends the crisp flavors of apple cider and orange juice with the spicy kick of Fireball whiskey and the effervescence of prosecco. It’s a crowd-pleasing beverage that will add a special touch to your Thanksgiving celebrations.
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Equipment
- Large Punch Bowl
Ingredients
- 88 oz Apple cider
- 12 oz Orange juice concentrate
- 25 oz Prosecco chilled
- 16 oz Fireball whiskey
- 5 small Granny Smith apples frozen
- Ice rings or frozen apples
- Optional garnishes: sliced apple halves sliced orange halves, cinnamon sticks, star anise
Instructions
- The night before your event, freeze an ice ring in a mold. Decorate the ice ring with orange slices, cinnamon sticks, or star anise for added visual appeal. Alternatively, freeze a few small apples to keep the punch chilled.
- In a large punch bowl, pitchers, or a beverage dispenser, combine the chilled apple cider, Fireball whiskey, orange juice concentrate, and chilled prosecco. Stir gently to mix.
- Add optional garnishes such as sliced apple halves, orange halves, cinnamon sticks, and star anise to the punch for extra flavor and a festive presentation.
- Use a ladle to serve the punch into glasses. Add ice cubes, frozen apples, or the decorative ice ring to keep the punch cool.
- Raise a glass and enjoy the spicy, fruity flavors of this Thanksgiving punch with your guests!
Notes
Pro Tips
- Prepare the ice ring the night before to save time on the day of your event.
- Chilling the apple cider and prosecco in advance ensures the punch stays cold longer without diluting the flavor with too much ice.
- You can easily scale the recipe up or down depending on the number of guests.
Tasting Notes
The Fireball Thanksgiving Punch is a delightful blend of crisp apple cider, zesty orange juice, and the bold cinnamon spice of Fireball whiskey. The prosecco adds a light and bubbly finish, making this punch a refreshing yet warming drink that perfectly complements the flavors of fall.