Save to Pinterest A festive, refreshing punch featuring citrus and cranberry flavors, topped with a beautiful ice ring studded with fruit. Perfect for holiday gatherings.
This punch is always the star at our holiday parties and gets compliments every time I bring it.
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Ingredients
- For the Ice Ring: 1 orange thinly sliced 1 lemon thinly sliced 1 cup fresh cranberries 2 cups water or clear fruit juice (such as white grape juice)
- For the Punch: 4 cups cranberry juice chilled 2 cups orange juice chilled 1 cup pineapple juice chilled 1 liter ginger ale chilled 1 liter lemon-lime soda chilled 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup simple syrup (optional to taste)
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Instructions
- Prepare the ice ring:
- Arrange orange slices lemon slices and cranberries in a Bundt pan or ring mold. Pour in water or clear fruit juice to cover. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
- Unmold the ice ring:
- Briefly dip the pan in warm water until the ice ring loosens. Invert onto a plate.
- Mix the punch:
- In a large punch bowl combine cranberry juice orange juice pineapple juice lemon juice and simple syrup (if using). Stir well.
- Add sodas:
- Gently add the ginger ale and lemon-lime soda just before serving. Stir gently to combine.
- Serve:
- Float the ice ring in the punch bowl for a festive presentation.
Save to Pinterest This recipe brings my family together around the holidays and everyone loves helping to decorate the ice ring.
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Required Tools
Bundt pan or ring mold Large punch bowl Ladle Sharp knife and cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains no common allergens Double-check all juice and soda labels for potential additives or cross-contamination if you have specific allergies
Nutritional Information
Calories 110 Total Fat 0 g Carbohydrates 27 g Protein 0 g per serving
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Serve chilled and enjoy the festive flavors with friends and family this holiday season.
Recipe FAQs
- → How is the ice ring made?
Slice oranges, lemons, and fresh cranberries are arranged in a ring mold filled with water or clear juice, then frozen for at least 4 hours to create a decorative, cooling ice ring.
- → Can the fruit in the ice ring be substituted?
Yes, fruits like lime slices or raspberries can replace the original citrus and cranberry for different flavors and colors.
- → Is there a way to make this less sweet?
Adjust the sweetness by reducing simple syrup or using diet sodas and unsweetened juices in the blend.
- → What kind of soda is recommended?
Lemon-lime soda and ginger ale are used for a light, bubbly texture complementing the fruit juices.
- → Can this be served as an adult beverage?
Yes, adding vodka or rum to the punch mixture creates a spirited variation while keeping the festive flavors intact.
- → How long does preparation take?
Active prep is about 15 minutes, plus at least 4 hours freezing time for the ice ring before serving.
