Because of the abundance of food on the Thanksgiving menu, skip the appetizers. Instead, serve glasses of this fruit punch combined with sparkling wine.

Get this all-star, easy-to-follow Food Network Cider Punch recipe from Food Network Kitchens.

Pour apple cider and ginger ale ... candies and remaining ingredients in percolator basket. Perk through a complete cycle. Serve hot. Makes 1 1/4 gallons.

A spicy blend of apple, pineapple, and cranberry juices, this hot punch seasoned with cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice makes a perfect holiday beverage.

Oct 20, 2001 ... This is a great apple cider drink favored by many at fall and winter gatherings.

Oct 20, 2011 ... A festive fall punch perfect for parties, made with apple cider, hard cider, ginger beer, and whiskey.