Ingredients
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- 4 cups cranberry juice: This is the base of the punch and provides that tart, holiday flavor. Opt for 100% cranberry juice for a more authentic taste.
- 2 cups orange juice: Adds a lovely sweetness and balances out the tartness of the cranberry.
- 1 cup ginger ale or lemon-lime soda: The bubbles give the punch a fun, festive fizz. Ginger ale also brings in a little spice that complements the cranberry beautifully.
- 1/2 cup simple syrup (optional): If you like your punch on the sweeter side, a little simple syrup goes a long way. You can adjust this to taste.
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice: Adds a touch of zing that brings all the flavors together.
- Cranberries for garnish: Use fresh cranberries to make the punch look even more festive!
- Orange slices for garnish: These add color and a hint of extra citrus.
- Ice cubes: To keep things nice and chilled. If you want to keep it extra cold without diluting the punch, freeze some cranberries or orange slices in ice cube trays and use those.
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients:
- Start by grabbing a large punch bowl. If you’re serving a big group, make sure your bowl has enough space to hold everything without overflowing!
- Slice your oranges into thin rounds for garnish. You can also zest a little orange peel if you want to add an extra burst of citrusy fragrance.
- Grab a small strainer to juice your lime, and set it aside.
- Mix the cranberry and orange juices:
- In your punch bowl, pour in the cranberry juice and orange juice. Stir gently to combine. You’ll start to notice the lovely, vibrant red-orange color—talk about festive!
- Add the ginger ale:
- Slowly pour in the ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda). This will add that refreshing sparkle that makes this punch so fun. Stir gently, but be careful not to lose too much of the fizz.
- Sweeten it up (optional):
- If you like a sweeter punch, now’s the time to add the simple syrup. Start with 1/2 cup, and taste it—if you want it a little sweeter, add more!
- Add fresh lime juice:
- Now squeeze the juice of about 1 lime into the bowl. The acidity from the lime will balance out the sweetness and give the punch a nice, fresh taste. Stir to combine.
- Chill it:
- This punch is best served chilled. If you have time, let it sit in the fridge for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld together. If you’re short on time, you can serve it right away over ice.
- Serve it up:
- Fill glasses with ice (or frozen cranberries for extra flair) and pour the punch over. Garnish with fresh cranberries, orange slices, and maybe even a sprig of fresh rosemary for a festive touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 35g