Cranberry Orange Prosecco Punch
Cranberry Orange Prosecco Punch is a bright, bubbly holiday drink made with cranberry juice, fresh orange, Prosecco, vodka, and citrus. It’s fruity, refreshing, festive, and easy to make for parties and celebrations.
Equipment
- Large punch bowl or pitcher
- Long-handled spoon
- Citrus knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Ice scoop or large spoon
- 8 serving glasses
Ingredients
- 3 cups cranberry juice cocktail
- 1 cup pulp-free orange juice
- ¼ cup grenadine plus 2 tablespoons
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 750 ml bottle chilled Prosecco
- ½ cup vodka
- 2 ounces lime juice
- 2 ounces simple syrup
- Ice
- 2 oranges sliced, plus extra for garnish
- 1 lemon sliced, plus extra for garnish
- ½ cup fresh cranberries plus extra for garnish
- Edible fall flowers optional, for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the fruit
- Slice the oranges and lemon into thin rounds. Set aside a few attractive slices for individual glasses. Rinse the fresh cranberries and let them drain.
Mix the fruit juices
- Add the cranberry juice cocktail, orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice to a large punch bowl or pitcher. Give everything a gentle stir.
Add the grenadine and simple syrup
- Pour in the grenadine and simple syrup. Stir until everything is well combined.
Add the vodka
- Pour in the vodka and stir gently. At this point, you can cover the mixture and refrigerate it until you’re ready to serve.
Add the Prosecco
- When you’re ready to serve, slowly pour in the chilled Prosecco. Stir just once or twice with a long spoon. I avoid vigorous stirring because it knocks out some of those nice bubbles.
Add ice and fruit
- Add ice to the punch bowl or individual glasses. Drop in the orange and lemon slices and add the fresh cranberries.
Garnish and serve
- Pour the punch into glasses and garnish with an orange slice, lemon slice, a few cranberries, and an edible flower if you’re using one. Serve immediately while the Prosecco is still bubbly.
Notes
- Chill the Prosecco, cranberry juice, and orange juice before mixing.
- Prepare the cranberry-citrus mixture ahead of time if you’re serving this at a party.
- Add the Prosecco immediately before serving.
- Taste the juice mixture before adding all the simple syrup.
- For a prettier presentation, freeze fresh cranberries and orange pieces and use them instead of some of the regular ice.
- If using edible flowers, make sure they are specifically sold as food-safe and intended for consumption.
- This recipe contains alcohol and should be served only to adults of legal drinking age.