Quick Holiday Punch Citrus Cranberry (Print)

A festive blend of citrus and cranberry juices topped with a decorative ice ring for gatherings.

# What you'll need:

→ Ice Ring

01 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
02 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
04 - 2 cups water or clear fruit juice (e.g., white grape juice)

→ Punch

05 - 4 cups chilled cranberry juice
06 - 2 cups chilled orange juice
07 - 1 cup chilled pineapple juice
08 - 33.8 fl oz chilled ginger ale
09 - 33.8 fl oz chilled lemon-lime soda
10 - 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
11 - 1/2 cup simple syrup (optional, to taste)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange orange slices, lemon slices, and cranberries in a Bundt pan or ring mold. Pour water or clear fruit juice over to cover. Freeze for at least 4 hours until solid.
02 - Dip the mold briefly in warm water to loosen the ice ring, then invert onto a serving plate.
03 - In a large punch bowl, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup if using. Stir until blended.
04 - Gently fold in ginger ale and lemon-lime soda just prior to serving. Stir gently to combine.
05 - Float the prepared ice ring atop the punch bowl for a festive presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Refreshing citrus and cranberry flavors
  • Beautiful ice ring presentation
02 -
  • For an adult version add 1 cup of vodka or rum to the punch mixture
  • Substitute other fruits for the ice ring such as sliced limes or raspberries
03 -
  • Freeze the ice ring overnight for best results
  • Add simple syrup gradually to control sweetness
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