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Festive Cranberry Orange Punch Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cups
  • Category: Beverages
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

A festive and refreshing Christmas Punch combining tangy citrus, tart cranberries, and pomegranate flavors with sparkling lemon-lime soda and optional white rum. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this punch is easy to prepare, visually vibrant, and customizable with garnishes and alcohol choices to delight guests of all ages.

Ingredients

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Fruits and Garnishes

  • 1 orange, sliced, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup cranberries, plus more for garnish
  • ½ cup pomegranate seeds
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Juices and Liquids

  • 2 cups cranberry juice (Ocean Spray Pure Unsweetened 100% juice recommended)
  • 2 cups orange juice (Simply, Natalie’s, or Uncle Matt’s brands recommended)
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice (POM brand recommended)
  • 2 cups lemon-lime soda (Starry, Sprite, or 7Up recommended)
  • 1 cup white rum (optional)
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Combine Fruit: Add slices from 1 orange, 1 cup cranberries, and ½ cup pomegranate seeds to a large pitcher or punch bowl. For larger servings, such as a gallon-sized bowl, consider doubling the recipe.
  2. Add Juices and Soda: Pour in 2 cups cranberry juice, 2 cups orange juice, 1 cup pomegranate juice, and 2 cups lemon-lime soda. If desired, add 1 cup white rum or your preferred alcohol.
  3. Serve: Pour the punch into glasses over ice. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, extra orange slices, and cranberries. For an extra festive touch, prepare Christmas Ice Cubes ahead of time by freezing fruit or herbs in ice cubes.

Notes

  • Chill all ingredients before preparing for best flavor and presentation.
  • Use Ocean Spray Pure Cranberry Juice for optimal color and taste.
  • Make the punch ahead but add ice and lemon-lime soda just before serving to avoid dilution and loss of fizz.
  • Lemon-lime soda can be substituted with ginger ale if preferred.
  • You can also add lemon and lime slices for extra citrus flavor and visual appeal.
  • Keep alcohol separate to allow guests to add their own, keeping the punch kid-friendly if desired.
  • Recommended alcohol options include white rum, spiced rum, whiskey, and vodka.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
  • Calories: 90
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/festive-cranberry-orange-punch-recipe/