Vibrant Cranberry Punch Mix (Printable)

A refreshing punch with cranberry, citrus juices, and a sparkling twist for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Juices

01 - 4 cups unsweetened 100% cranberry juice
02 - 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
03 - 1 cup pineapple juice

→ Sweetener & Fizz

04 - 1/4 cup simple syrup, adjust to taste
05 - 2 cups chilled lemon-lime soda or sparkling water

→ Fruit & Garnish

06 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
07 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
08 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
09 - Ice cubes, as needed
10 - Fresh mint leaves, optional

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large punch bowl, mix cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup until well blended.
02 - Add ice cubes to the mixture to cool thoroughly.
03 - Just before serving, gently stir in chilled lemon-lime soda or sparkling water to add fizz.
04 - Incorporate fresh cranberries, orange slices, and lemon slices for decoration and flavor enhancement.
05 - Ladle the punch into individual glasses and top each with a sprig of fresh mint if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It looks expensive and elegant but comes together in ten minutes flat.
  • The tartness keeps guests coming back for another glass, even the non-drinkers in the crowd.
  • You can make the base hours ahead and just add the fizz right before people arrive.
02 -
  • Never add the soda or sparkling water until your guests are ready to drink—carbonation dies quickly, and a flat punch loses its whole personality.
  • If your cranberry juice is too tart for the crowd, it's easier to adjust with more simple syrup than to add soda to hide sharpness; balance the flavors first.
03 -
  • Squeeze your orange juice fresh if you can—it makes a noticeable difference that your guests will taste in the brightness and complexity.
  • Keep everything ice-cold before assembly so the punch stays refreshing from the first pour to the last glass.

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