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Sparkling Cranberry Holiday Punch

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 16 glasses
Calories: 115

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups 100% tart cranberry juice (or cranberry cocktail, chilled)
  • 3 cups pure spiced apple cider (chilled)
  • 2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice (pulp strained)
  • 1 bottle (25.4 oz) sparkling white grape juice (or ginger ale, chilled)
  • 1 cup fresh whole cranberries (rinsed)
  • 2 medium navel oranges (thinly sliced into half-moons)
  • 6 sprigs fresh rosemary (for festive pine garnish)
  • as needed clear ice cubes or festive decorative ice ring

Method
 

  1. Chill the Liquids: Ensure all juice bottles, apple cider, and sparkling white grape juice are thoroughly chilled in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
  2. Combine the Base Juices: In a large 2-gallon crystal punch bowl or glass drink dispenser, pour in the chilled cranberry juice, spiced apple cider, and fresh strained orange juice. Stir gently with a long cocktail spoon to blend.
  3. Add Festive Fruit & Ice: Add plenty of clear ice cubes (or your prepared frozen cranberry-orange ice ring) into the punch bowl. Float fresh whole cranberries and sliced orange wheels across the surface.
  4. Add the Effervescent Fizz: Just before guests arrive and you are ready to serve, slowly pour the bottle of sparkling white grape juice down the inside edge of the bowl to preserve maximum carbonation. Give one gentle swirl.
  5. Garnish & Serve: Tuck fresh rosemary sprigs between the floating fruit. Ladle into ice-filled glasses, garnish each rim with an orange slice and rosemary sprig, and serve immediately!

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1g Calories: 115cal (6%) Carbohydrates: 28g (9%) Protein: 0.6g (1%) Fat: 0.2g (0%) Saturated Fat: 0g (0%) Cholesterol: 0mg (0%) Sodium: 15mg (1%) Potassium: 210mg (6%) Fiber: 1.1g (5%) Sugar: 24g (48%) Vitamin A: 120IU (2%) Vitamin C: 45mg (55%) Calcium: 22mg (2%) Iron: 0.4mg (2%)

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