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SUG-Style Thanksgiving Iced Beverage

A festive iced drink that celebrates cozy fall flavors—serve with or without alcohol.

Maple Spiced Apple-Cranberry Iced Punch

Ingredients (serves 4 glasses)

Base

  • 2 cups apple cider (chilled)

  • 1 cup cranberry juice

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice

  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey/agave to taste)

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

  • Ice (crushed or cubed)

Fizz

  • Sparkling water or ginger beer for a spicier kick

Garnishes

  • Thin apple slices (cut horizontally for star-shaped cores)

  • Fresh cranberries

  • Orange peel curls

  • Cinnamon sticks

  • Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (gives a cozy fall aroma)

For Alcohol Version
Choose one:

  • 1 cup bourbon or whiskey (rich, warm & classic Thanksgiving)

  • OR ½ cup spiced rum

  • OR 1 cup Prosecco for a sparkling celebration

Instructions

  1. In a pitcher, mix apple cider, cranberry juice, lemon juice, maple syrup, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  2. Stir well until the maple is fully dissolved.

  3. Fill glasses with ice.

  4. Pour the mixture over ice until glasses are ¾ full.

  5. Top with sparkling water or ginger beer.

  6. Add alcohol if desired.

  7. Garnish with apple slices, cranberries, cinnamon stick, and rosemary.

Flavor Twists

ThemeAddPumpkin Pie TwistAdd 2 tbsp pumpkin purée + pinch of pumpkin pie spiceCampfireSmoked cinnamon stick or smoked salt rimCaramel HarvestCaramel-drizzled rim with crushed pecans

Serving Ideas

  • Freeze cranberries into ice cubes for vibrant floating color.

  • Serve in mason jars with twine and tiny fall leaves attached.

  • Add a rosemary sprig like a mini Thanksgiving bouquet.

SUG-Style Holiday Toast

“To gratitude, abundance, and serving looks and love all season long.”