Cranberry Citrus Spiced Punch (Printable)

A lively drink with cranberry, citrus, spice, and a fizzy finish to brighten any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Juices

01 - 34 fl oz unsweetened or lightly sweetened cranberry juice
02 - 17 fl oz freshly squeezed orange juice
03 - 8.5 fl oz pineapple juice

→ Citrus & Garnish

04 - 1 orange, sliced into rounds
05 - 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
06 - 3.5 oz fresh cranberries
07 - Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

→ Sweetener & Spice

08 - 2 to 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey, to taste
09 - 1 cinnamon stick
10 - 4 to 5 whole cloves

→ Fizz

11 - 17 fl oz sparkling water or chilled ginger ale

# How-to Steps:

01 - In a large pitcher or punch bowl, mix the cranberry, orange, and pineapple juices.
02 - Stir in maple syrup or honey until fully incorporated.
03 - Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, orange slices, lemon slices, and fresh cranberries to the mixture.
04 - Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, optional but recommended.
05 - Just before serving, pour in the chilled sparkling water or ginger ale and stir gently.
06 - Serve over ice in glasses, garnished with mint sprigs if desired.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It feels like sharing a secret when you serve something so refreshingly vibrant yet incredibly easy to make
  • The balance of tart cranberry and sweet pineapple juice makes it a favorite that keeps everyone asking for more
02 -
  • If you skip chilling the punch before adding sparkling water, the flavors won&t marry as beautifully
  • I discovered using maple syrup instead of sugar adds a subtle depth that completely changes the flavor for the better
03 -
  • Always taste your punch before serving; personal preference makes all the difference in balancing sweetness and tartness
  • The secret to lasting bubbles is adding the sparkling component at the very last moment and stirring gently

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