Pin 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 a favorite at our holiday parties and always impresses guests with its presentation and taste.
Ingredients
- Ice Ring For: 1 orange thinly sliced
- 1 lemon thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 cups water or clear fruit juice (such as white grape juice)
- Punch For: 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 ice ring:
- Briefly dip the pan in warm water until the ice ring loosens. Invert onto a plate.
- Mix 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.
Pin Our family loves gathering around this punch especially when the ice ring is topped with different seasonal fruits.
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
Pin This punch adds a cheerful note to any holiday celebration and is simple to prepare ahead of time.
Recipe Q&A
- → How is the ice ring made and used?
Slices of orange, lemon, and cranberries are arranged in a ring mold filled with water or clear juice, then frozen solid. It’s unmolded by briefly dipping in warm water and floated atop the punch.
- → Can the sweetness be adjusted?
Yes, adding or omitting simple syrup allows control over the punch’s sweetness based on personal taste preferences.
- → What juices create the punch’s flavor?
The punch blends cranberry, orange, pineapple, and fresh lemon juices for a balanced citrus and berry profile.
- → What effect do the sodas have?
Ginger ale and lemon-lime soda introduce a light fizz and additional citrus undertones, making the punch refreshing and lively.
- → Are there variations for different occasions?
Yes, alcoholic spirits like vodka or rum can be added for an adult version, and different fruits can replace the ice ring contents to suit preferences.