Sparkling Cranberry Citrus Drink (Printable)
A vibrant blend of tart cranberry with sparkling bubbles and citrus notes for lively occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Punch Base
01 - 3 cups 100% cranberry juice, chilled
02 - 2 cups orange juice, chilled
03 - 1 cup pineapple juice, chilled
→ Fizz & Flavor
04 - 34 fl oz sparkling water or club soda, chilled
05 - 1/2 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
→ Garnish
06 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
08 - 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
09 - Ice cubes, as needed
# How-to Steps:
01 - In a large pitcher or punch bowl, mix cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, and simple syrup. Stir thoroughly to blend flavors.
02 - Just before serving, gently fold in sparkling water or club soda to maintain bubbles.
03 - Add ice cubes, orange slices, fresh cranberries, and mint leaves to the mixture for visual appeal and freshness.
04 - Pour into glasses over ice, ensuring each serving contains fruit and mint leaves for garnish.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- This punch combines tart cranberry juice with sparkling bubbles for a drink that feels both celebratory and surprisingly healthy.
- It's a breeze to make, taking just 10 minutes, making it my go-to for last minute guests or brunches.
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- Always add the sparkling water last and gently or you risk losing the bubbles that make this punch so magical.
- I discovered that fresh garnishes not only enhance the look but actually infuse subtle flavors over time, keeping the punch vibrant.
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- Use fully chilled ingredients so you don&t need to add much ice, which waters down the punch.
- The secret that makes all the difference is adjusting the simple syrup to your personal taste and the tartness of your cranberry juice batch.