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A close-up of a festive one-pan Thanksgiving drink in a glass mug, garnished with cranberries, an orange slice, and a cinnamon stick.

One-Pan Thanksgiving Drinks (Minimal Cleanup)

This recipe offers a simple and festive way to create Thanksgiving drinks with minimal cleanup. It's perfect for busy home cooks who want to add a special touch to their holiday without the extra mess.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 10 glasses
Course: Drinks, Holiday
Cuisine: American
Calories: 117
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cinnamon Simple Syrup
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Cinnamon sticks
For the Punch
  • 4 cups Orange juice pulp-free recommended
  • 4 cups Cranberry juice 100% juice recommended, avoid cocktails
  • 1 liter Sprite or 7-UP, Sierra Mist
  • 1/2 cup Cinnamon simple syrup cooled

Equipment

  • Large pitcher
  • Saucepan
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Make the cinnamon simple syrup: Combine water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Discard cinnamon sticks.
  2. In a large pitcher, combine the orange juice, cranberry juice, and cooled cinnamon simple syrup. Stir well.
  3. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Just before serving, gently stir in the Sprite. Do not add ice to the pitcher.
  5. Serve the punch over ice in individual glasses.

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 246mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 181IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to three days. To make ahead, mix the syrup and juices and chill. Add the Sprite just before serving to keep it from going flat.

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