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Festive Cranberry Orange Punch Recipe

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

Description

A refreshing and festive Christmas Punch featuring a vibrant mix of cranberry, orange, and pomegranate juices combined with lemon-lime soda and optional white rum, garnished with fresh fruit and rosemary sprigs. Perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to prepare ahead of time.

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)

Others

  • Ice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fruit: Add the slices from 1 orange, 1 cup cranberries, and ½ cup pomegranate seeds to a large pitcher or punch bowl. For larger gatherings, you can double the recipe in a gallon-sized bowl or dispenser.
  2. Combine Juices and Soda: Pour in 2 cups cranberry juice, 2 cups orange juice, 1 cup pomegranate juice, and 2 cups lemon-lime soda into the pitcher. If desired, add 1 cup white rum or your choice of alcohol.
  3. Serve: Serve the punch in glasses over ice and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, extra orange slices, and cranberries. For an extra festive touch, consider making Christmas-themed ice cubes to add to each glass.

Notes

  • Chill all ingredients before prepping to achieve the best flavor and presentation.
  • Use Ocean Spray Pure Cranberry Juice for optimal color and taste.
  • This punch can be made ahead of time; however, add ice and lemon-lime soda just before serving to avoid dilution and losing the soda’s fizz.
  • Substitute lemon-lime soda with ginger ale for a different flavor profile.
  • Feel free to add lemon and lime slices for extra citrus flavor.
  • Keep alcohol on the side to allow guests to add their own, keeping the punch kid-friendly.
  • Recommended alcohol options include white rum, spiced rum, whiskey, and vodka.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 15mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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