Description
This festive Holiday Fruit Punch blends tart cranberries, bright citrus, and warm spices into a refreshing, non-alcoholic beverage perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 orange sliced into rounds
- 1 lime sliced into rounds
- 4 sticks cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 3 cups water
- 6 cups apple juice
- 4 cups ginger ale or lemon-lime soda
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Simmer the cranberries, water, sugar, orange, lime, cinnamon, and cloves in a pot for 15-20 minutes until berries pop.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing the fruit to extract juice, then discard solids.
- Cool the concentrate completely, then combine with apple juice in a large bowl and refrigerate.
- Just before serving, gently stir in the ginger ale or soda and add fresh fruit garnishes.
- Serve over fresh ice in individual glasses.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: Store the non-carbonated base in the fridge for up to 5 days. Add soda only when serving to maintain fizz.