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Orange Cranberry Party Punch
4.4 from 228 votes

Orange Cranberry Party Punch

Orange Cranberry Party Punch combines cran-apple juice, concentrated cranberry, and orange juice with lime and ginger ale to create a refreshing, fruit-forward beverage. The mixture is chilled to meld the tartness of cranberry with the sweet citrus, balanced by the effervescence of ginger ale. Garnishes of cranberries, apples, oranges, or limes add color and fresh aroma. This punch serves as a festive non-alcoholic option, with a note for an optional adult version with rum or vodka.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 1 gallon
Course: Drinks

Ingredients

  • 1 cran-apple juice 64 oz jug
  • 1 cranberry juice concentrate frozen, 12 oz can, no added water
  • 3 cups orange juice
  • lime or 2 TBL, juice of 1
  • 2 liters ginger ale
  • ice
  • Cranberry apples, oranges, limes, for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a large pitcher mix together cran-apple juice, frozen cranberry concentrate, orange juice and lime juice. This is the punch base.
  2. Chill the base until ready to serve.
  3. Just before serving, add ice to punch bowl or drink dispenser.
  4. Add punch base and then add ginger ale.
  5. Add any garnishes to punch you like.

Notes

  • To create an adult version, add 1 cup of vodka, silver rum, or coconut rum to the punch base.
  • Chill the punch base thoroughly before serving to enhance flavor melding.
  • Add ice just before serving to keep the punch from diluting prematurely.
  • Fresh fruit garnishes like cranberries, apples, oranges, or limes enhance presentation and add aroma.