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Cranberry Orange Punch

Cranberry Orange Punch

Cranberry Orange Punch is a refreshing holiday drink made with tart cranberry juice, sweet orange and pineapple juices, and bubbly ginger ale. This easy, festive punch is perfect for Christmas parties, Thanksgiving dinners, and family gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Drinks, Mocktail
Cuisine American-inspired
Servings 10
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Large punch bowl or pitcher
  • Measuring cups
  • Long-handled spoon
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Serving glasses
  • Ice scoop or large spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cranberry juice
  • 1½ cups orange juice
  • 1½ cups pineapple juice
  • 3 cups ginger ale or lemon-lime soda
  • 1½ cups fresh cranberries
  • Grand Marnier optional, to taste
  • Liquid sweetener to taste, if not using liqueur
  • Ice for serving
  • Oranges thinly sliced, for garnish
  • Fresh cranberries for garnish

Instructions
 

Combine the juices

  • Pour the cranberry juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice into a large pitcher or punch bowl. Stir until the flavors are evenly mixed.

Add the fresh cranberries

  • Add the fresh cranberries and a few orange slices. They will float in the punch and give it a lovely holiday appearance.

Adjust the flavor

  • Taste the juice mixture. If it's too tart, add a little simple syrup. If you're making the alcoholic variation, add a small amount of Grand Marnier to taste.

Chill the mixture

  • Refrigerate the juice mixture until it's cold. If you're preparing ahead, keep it covered until you're ready to serve.

Add the ginger ale

  • Pour in the chilled ginger ale or lemon-lime soda just before serving. Stir gently to preserve the bubbles.

Add ice and garnish

  • Add ice to the punch bowl or individual glasses. Garnish with thin orange slices and a few extra fresh cranberries.

Serve immediately

  • Pour into glasses and serve while the punch is cold and fizzy.

Notes

  • This recipe makes about 10 servings, depending on glass size and ice.
  • Use chilled juices and soda for the best flavor.
  • Grand Marnier is optional and makes the drink alcoholic. Omit it for a family-friendly version.
  • Start with less sweetener, then add more after tasting.
  • Add ginger ale or lemon-lime soda immediately before serving.
  • For a lighter punch, replace some of the soda with sparkling water.
  • Fresh cranberries are mainly a garnish and are naturally tart.
  • Keep the punch refrigerated before serving and return leftovers to the refrigerator promptly.
Keyword Cranberry Orange Punch