Description
This Sparkling Cranberry Punch is a festive and refreshing beverage perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations. Made with a blend of cranberry, orange, and lime juices and topped with sparkling water, it delivers a balanced sweet and tart flavor. Garnished with fresh cranberries, orange slices, and optional mint, this non-alcoholic punch is light, bubbly, and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices
- 4 cups cranberry juice (100% juice, unsweetened)
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Sparkling Base
- 1 liter sparkling water or lemon-lime soda (chilled)
Garnishes
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 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 freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir thoroughly to blend the flavors evenly.
- Add Sparkling Water: Just before serving, gently pour in the chilled sparkling water or lemon-lime soda, depending on your desired sweetness. Stir gently to maintain the bubbles.
- Add Garnishes: Float the fresh cranberries and thin orange slices on top of the punch to give a festive and colorful presentation.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, then pour the sparkling cranberry punch over the ice. Garnish each glass with an additional orange slice or a sprig of fresh mint if desired for extra freshness and aroma.
Notes
- For a sweeter punch, use lemon-lime soda instead of sparkling water.
- The punch is best served immediately after adding sparkling water to keep it bubbly.
- Fresh lime juice adds brightness, but bottled lime juice can be used in a pinch.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly.
- Adjust garnish quantities depending on the size of your serving container.
