Thanksgiving Rum Punch

This Thanksgiving Rum Punch is a spiced and fruity punch that combines the warm flavors of apple cider, cinnamon, and cloves with cranberry juice, spiced rum, and ginger beer. Garnished with fresh fruit and rosemary, this punch is a festive crowd-pleaser perfect for holiday gatherings.

Save Recipe Form

Δ

Want to save this recipe? Enter your email below & I’ll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get great new recipes from me every week!

Save This Recipe

Thanksgiving Rum Punch

Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

No ratings yet

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: apple cider, apple cider cocktails, Cinnamon stick, cloves, Cranberry Juice, ginger beer, ginger beer cocktails, honey, spiced rum

Servings: 8

Author: Paul Kushner

Equipment

• Small saucepan
• Bar Spoon
• Large Punch Bowl
• Ladle
• Rocks Glass

Ingredients

• 64 ounces apple cider divided
• 32 ounces cranberry juice chilled
• 24 ounces spiced rum
• 24 ounces ginger beer chilled
• 2.5 ounces honey
• 12 whole cloves
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• Sliced lemons for garnish
• Fresh rosemary sprig for garnish

Instructions

• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the honey, cloves, cinnamon sticks, and 16 ounces of the apple cider. Cook, stirring frequently, until the honey dissolves and the mixture is aromatic with spices, about 7 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from heat and let the cider mixture steep for 15 minutes to intensify the flavors. After steeping, remove and discard the cloves and cinnamon sticks.
• In a large punch bowl, combine the spiced cider mixture, remaining 6 cups of apple cider, cranberry juice, spiced rum, and chilled ginger beer. Stir gently to blend the flavors.
• Add slices lemons to the punch bowl. Garnish with a few sprigs of fresh rosemary. Serve the punch over ice in individual glasses, and enjoy!

Notes

Pro Tips

• Make Ahead: Prepare the spiced cider mixture in advance and refrigerate it until ready to use. Add the remaining ingredients just before serving to keep it fresh and bubbly.
• For a non-alcoholic version, omit the spiced rum and add extra apple cider or a splash of sparkling apple juice.
• Freeze some cranberries or apple slices in ice cubes for an attractive addition that keeps the punch chilled.

See also  Witches Blood Cocktail

Tried this recipe?Leave a comment and let us know how it was!

Tasting Notes

The Thanksgiving Rum Punch offers a comforting blend of spiced apple cider and warm, sweet honey, balanced by the tartness of cranberry juice and the kick of spiced rum. The ginger beer adds a touch of effervescence, while the fresh fruit slices and rosemary create a festive, aromatic presentation. Each sip is cozy and flavorful, making it an ideal holiday punch.