Description
Sparkling Cranberry Punch is a refreshing, festive beverage that combines the tartness of cranberry juice with the sweetness of orange juice and the effervescence of sparkling water. Ideal for holiday gatherings or any celebration, this punch is easy to prepare and can be customized with garnishes and optional decorations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cranberry juice (100% juice, unsweetened)
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 liter sparkling water or lemon-lime soda (chilled)
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- 1 orange, thinly sliced (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: Fresh mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the Juices: In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, and lime juice. Stir well to blend the flavors.
- Add Sparkling Water: Just before serving, pour in the chilled sparkling water (or lemon-lime soda for a sweeter version) and stir gently.
- Add Garnishes: Float fresh cranberries and orange slices in the punch for a festive touch.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the punch over the ice. Garnish each glass with an additional orange slice or a sprig of fresh mint if desired.
Notes
- Prepare the juice mixture in advance but add the sparkling water just before serving to maintain its fizz.
- For a sweeter punch, use lemon-lime soda instead of sparkling water.
- Customize with additional fruits or herbs for extra flavor and decoration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 g