Description
This Holiday Punch Recipe is a festive and refreshing beverage perfect for holiday gatherings. It combines the tartness of cranberry and orange juice with the sparkle of apple cider and ginger ale, enhanced with a splash of vodka. Garnished with fresh orange slices and cranberries, it makes a delightful and visually appealing party drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 32 oz. cranberry juice (1 large bottle, 100% pure cranberry juice, not cranberry cocktail)
- 16 oz. orange juice (2 cups)
- 750 mL sparkling apple cider (1 bottle)
- 2 L ginger ale (1 large bottle)
- 8 oz. good quality vodka (1 cup)
Garnish
- Orange slices
- Fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the cranberry juice, orange juice, sparkling apple cider, ginger ale, and vodka into a large punch bowl. Stir thoroughly to mix all the flavors evenly.
- Garnish: Top the mixture with fresh orange slices and cranberries to add a festive look and a burst of fresh flavors.
- Serve: Serve the punch chilled in glasses with ice if desired, ensuring each serving includes some of the fruit garnish.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka.
- Use 100% pure juices to keep the flavor authentic and avoid added sugars from cocktail mixes.
- Chill all liquid ingredients beforehand for the best serving temperature.
- Adjust the amount of vodka to your preferred alcohol strength.
- Add ice cubes or an ice ring with cranberries and orange slices to keep the punch cool during serving.
