Thickened Fall Harvest Punch

Thickened Fall Harvest punch on table with leaf

Craving a fall cocktail? You’re in luck! Our Harvest Punch combines cranberry, apple and orange flavors with your favorite brandy or whiskey for a delicious seasonal drink. This recipe has two different options that can be customized to meet either IDDSI Level 2 or 3, and versions for those looking for a non-alcoholic “mocktail”.

Ingredients

1 Serving 6 Servings 12 Servings
THICK & EASY® Clear Thickened Cranberry Juice Cocktail – Nectar – IDDSI Level 2
Item: 15813
1/4 cup 1 1/2 cups 3 cups
THICK & EASY® Clear Thickened Apple Juice – Nectar – IDDSI Level 2
Item: 28876
1/4 cup 1 1/2 cups 3 cups
THICK & EASY® Clear Thickened Orange Juice – Nectar – IDDSI Level 2
Item: 42161
2 Tbsp 3/4 cup 1 1/2 cups
Cinnamon whiskey* 2 Tbsp 3/4 cup 1 1/2 cups
Apple or Apricot brandy* 1 Tbsp 1/3 cup 2/3 cup
Lemon lime soda 1/4 cup 1 1/2 cups 3 cup
THICK & EASY® Clear Food & Beverage Thickener – Bulk
Item: 80256
1 1/2 scoops 9 scoops 18 scoops
Thickened juice garnishes** As desired As desired As desired
Thickened ice cubes (optional)** As desired As desired As desired

Honey (Level 3) consistency of THICK & EASY® Juices can be used in place of Nectar (Level 2) consistency. Adjust THICK & EASY® Clear Instant Food & Beverage Thickener for Honey (Level 3) consistency as needed.

*For non-alcoholic punch, omit whiskey and brandy. Reduce THICK & EASY® Clear Thickener to 1 scoop per serving prepared.

How To Prepare

  1. Combine whiskey and brandy with lemon lime soda.
  2. Thicken soda with THICK & EASY® Clear Instant Food & Beverage Thickener per mixing instructions on product canister. (Note: soda will foam when mixing so use a large glass or container for mixing).
  3. Stir together THICK & EASY® Thickened Juices (Cranberry, Apple and Orange).
  4. Add thickened soda mixture to juices; stir well.
  5. Pour into glass and garnish, if desired. Note: Thickened ice cubes (up to 3 per serving) may be added to punch and frozen thickened juice used as garnishes**)

**Frozen Thickened Juice Garnishes & Ice Cubes

  1. Frozen Juice Garnishes: Freeze the appropriate consistency (Level 2 or 3) of THICK & EASY® Thickened Juices using food molds or other shaped containers resembling fruit pieces. Thickened juice may also be poured into a shallow pan and frozen. Just prior to serving, use a melon baller tool to create round shapes or shavings for garnish. Garnish beverages immediately, as frozen garnishes will melt quickly.
  2. Ice cubes: Thicken water to the desired consistency (Level 2 or 3) with THICK & EASY® Clear Instant Food & Beverage Thickener or use pre-thickened THICK & EASY® Thickened Water (Level 2 or 3). Pour into ice cube trays and freeze.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 8 fl oz

Calories: 240

Total Fat: 0g

Saturated Fat: 0g

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 0mg

Sodium: 75mg

Total Carbs: 35g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Total Sugars: 26g

Added Sugars: 6g

Protein: 0g

Vitamin D: 0% DV

Calcium: 0% DV

Iron: 0% DV

Potassium: 2% DV