Quick Holiday Punch with Ice (Printable Page)

A festive icy punch mixing cranberry and citrus flavors, topped with a vibrant fruit ice ring.

# What You'll Need:

→ Ice Ring

01 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
02 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
04 - 2 cups water or clear fruit juice (such as white grape juice)

→ Punch

05 - 4 cups cranberry juice, chilled
06 - 2 cups orange juice, chilled
07 - 1 cup pineapple juice, chilled
08 - 33.8 fl oz ginger ale, chilled
09 - 33.8 fl oz lemon-lime soda, chilled
10 - 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
11 - 0.5 cup simple syrup (optional, to taste)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Arrange orange slices, lemon slices, and cranberries evenly in a Bundt pan or ring mold. Pour in water or clear fruit juice until fully covering the fruit. Freeze for at least 4 hours until solid.
02 - Briefly dip the pan in warm water until the ice ring loosens from the edges. Invert the mold onto a serving plate.
03 - In a large punch bowl, combine chilled cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup if using. Stir until well blended.
04 - Just before serving, gently fold in chilled ginger ale and lemon-lime soda. Stir carefully to maintain carbonation.
05 - Carefully float the prepared ice ring on top of the punch for a festive presentation.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Festive citrus and cranberry flavors
  • Beautiful ice ring with fruit
02 -
  • Optionally add 1 cup vodka or rum for an adult version
  • Substitute other fruits like limes or raspberries for the ice ring
03 -
  • Freeze the ice ring slowly to avoid cracking
  • Use clear juice for best presentation
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