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.
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)
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.
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
Save to Pinterest 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.