11 MUST-TRY Thanksgiving Drinks for the Family

noviembre 22, 2024

Thanksgiving is all about spending time with loved ones, sharing good food, and creating memories. This year, add a special touch to your holiday gathering with fresh, delicious juices and seasonal drinks. 

Our collection of Thanksgiving drinks for the family will make your day even more memorable.

Here’s what we recommend.

Family-Friendly Thanksgiving Juice Recipes

1. Thanksgiving Cranberry Juice Recipe

Everyone loves this Thanksgiving cranberry juice recipe, kids included! It’s easy to make, fun to drink and loaded with fruity flavors perfect for the holiday.

Ingredients:

  • 4 lbs fresh cranberries
  • 12 large white grapes
  • 8 oranges (peeled)
  • 6 limes 
  • Handful of ice
  • 10 fresh cranberries (for garnish)
  • 10 orange slices (for garnish)

Instructions:

  • In a large pitcher, mix the cranberry juice, white grape juice, and orange juice.
  • Add a little lime juice to balance out the sweetness.
  • Pour the mix over ice and garnish with fresh cranberries and an orange slice.

2. Pumpkin Spice Juice

This juice is perfect for the Thanksgiving holiday season – not to mention healthy and great for the dessert table. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients:

  • 8 cups pumpkin flesh (peeled and cubed)
  • 4 apples (for sweetness)
  • 4 large carrots (adds earthiness)
  • 1-inch piece of fresh ginger (for warmth)
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice (a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  • Juice the pumpkin, apples, carrots, and ginger.
  • Stir in the pumpkin pie spice and vanilla extract.
  • Serve chilled or over ice for a cozy fall drink.
pumpkin spice juice

3. Thanksgiving Jungle Juice

This colorful, fruity jungle juice is sure to be among your kids' absolute favorites.

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups white grape juice
  • 4 cups orange juice
  • 4 cups cranberry juice
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • Handful of ice
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 10 lemon wheels
  • 10 orange twists

Instructions:

  • In a shaker tin, combine the white grape juice, orange juice, and cranberry juice with ice.
  • Add a touch of lime juice to balance the flavors, then double strain into individual cocktail glasses.
  • Garnish with a lemon wheel, orange twist, and a sprinkle of black peppercorns.

4. Cran-Apple Ginger Zing

This juice combines different aromas, which is why it’s such a great option. Cranberries are a bit tart, apples are sweeter, and ginger brings them together while adding a unique warmth to the taste. Try it; it will go perfectly with roast turkey and stuffing.

Ingredients:

  • 12 apples (about 1 ¼ apples per cup)
  • 6 cups fresh cranberries (approximately 1 cup of cranberries yields ⅓ cup of juice)
  • 4-inch piece of fresh ginger
  • 1 ½ cups fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons)
  • Handful of ice

Instructions:

  • Juice the apples, cranberries, and ginger.
  • Add lemon juice and pour over ice. 
  • Stir gently before serving.

5. Spiced Orange and Apple Juice

This juice fits well with the warm, cozy flavors of pumpkin pie spice. If you’re making that particular Thanksgiving dessert, this juice will go deliciously well with it.

spiced orange and apple

Ingredients:

  • 12 large oranges (peeled)
  • 8 apples (cored)
  • 4 large carrots
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Handful of ice
  • 10 apple slices (for garnish)

Instructions:

  • Use a cold-press juicer to juice your ingredients. 
  • Stir in the pumpkin pie spice and a hint of vanilla extract for added flavor.
  • Add a cinnamon stick for warmth and stir gently.
  • Serve over ice and garnish with an apple slice.

6. Spiced Pear Delight

Pears combine well with cinnamon and nutmeg. This smooth juice is easy to make and goes well with Thanksgiving desserts like pies and cakes.

Ingredients:

  • 15 pears (1 pear yields about ½ cup juice)
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • Handful of ice (optional)
spiced pear juice

Instructions:

  • Juice the pears.
  • Add cinnamon, nutmeg, and maple syrup to the juice and stir well.
  • Serve over ice with your Thanksgiving desserts.

7. Autumn Pomegranate & Beet Blend

This juice has a rich color and earthy flavors. We recommend you try it with roasted root vegetables and hearty Thanksgiving sides.

Ingredients:

  • 10 beets (1 beet yields about ½ cup juice)
  • 8 pomegranates (2 pomegranates yield approximately 1 cup juice)
  • 8 carrots (2 carrots make about 1 cup juice)
  • 2 lemons (for brightness)
  • Handful of ice

Instructions:

  • Juice the beets, pomegranate seeds, carrots, and lemon.
  • Serve over ice for a vibrant, earthy juice that’s perfect for fall.
beets juice

Family-Friendly Thanksgiving Mocktails 

8. Thanksgiving Cranberry Punch

This Thanksgiving cranberry punch is an amazing pre-dinner drink packed with seasonal flavors. Plus, you can make it look festive for your Thanksgiving gathering by adding a few extra touches that we’ll share in a second.

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups cranberry juice
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 10 orange slices
  • 3 cups apple cider
  • 5 cinnamon sticks
  • 2 handfuls of ice
  • 2 cups ginger ale
  • 1 shaker tin

Instructions:

  • In a shaker tin, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, and apple cider with ice. 
  • Add simple syrup and a cinnamon stick for a festive autumn twist.
  • Shake well and double strain into a glass.
  • Garnish with fresh cranberries and an orange slice for a beautiful, festive touch.

9. Apple Cider Mocktail

This mocktail has a delicious combination of apple notes, lemon, and rosemary, so we bet it will remind you of apple pies fresh from the oven.

Ingredients:

  • 10 cups apple cider
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup cinnamon syrup
  • Ice cubes (enough to fill glasses)
  • 10 apple slices (for garnish)
  • 10 fresh sprigs of rosemary (for garnish)
  • 1 large shaker tin or punch bowl

Instructions:

  • Mix apple cider, lemon juice, lime juice, and maple syrup in a shaker tin with ice.
  • Shake vigorously and strain into a glass over ice.
  • Garnish with a fresh apple slice and a sprig of rosemary.

Family-Friendly Thanksgiving Punches

10. Maple Ginger Ale Punch

This punch is light and refreshing, with the perfect mix of holiday flavors. It’s ideal for serving at the dinner table or the dessert table.

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups ginger ale
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 5 fresh sprigs of rosemary
  • Handful of ice
  • 10 orange slices (for garnish)

Instructions:

  • In a large punch bowl, combine the ginger ale, maple syrup, and lemon juice.
  • Add the fresh rosemary sprigs and orange slices.
  • Let the punch sit for a few hours (or even make it a day ahead) to let the flavors really come together.
  • Serve over ice to impress both the kids and the adults alike.

11. Pomegranate Party Punch

This non-alcoholic party punch is colorful, so it looks fun. That’s why it’s perfect for keeping the little ones excited throughout the holiday.

Ingredients:

  • 6 cups pomegranate juice
  • 4 cups pineapple juice
  • 2 cups soda water
  • 2 cup fresh cranberries
  • 4 tbsp ginger syrup
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Handful of ice
  • 10 brown sugar cubes (optional, for fun)

Instructions:

  • In a punch bowl, mix the pomegranate juice and pineapple juice over ice.
  • Add a splash of soda water for a bubbly twist, then stir in the ginger syrup and a cinnamon stick for warmth.

Pro tip: Kids will love adding a sugar cube to their glass for some extra fun. This punch makes the kids' table feel extra special.

Wrapping It Up: Easy Thanksgiving Juicing with Hurom

From kid-friendly juices to crowd-pleasing punches, these Thanksgiving drinks will bring a festive flair to your holiday celebration. These recipes go great with both the dinner and dessert tables. 

And who knows, maybe some of these recipes will become your family’s seasonal favorites so you can start a new holiday tradition.

Of course, you first need the right ingredients – and the right juicer.

Pro tip: Hurom makes juicing easy (and not just at Thanksgiving.) 

If you prefer pulp-free juice for big batches, the Hurom H320 is ideal for the holiday season. But if you enjoy a bit of healthy pulp, the Hurom H400 is a top choice with its easy-clean design and larger capacity. 

So, browse our collection and find the perfect juicer for your needs.