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Festive Cranberry Lime Holiday Punch

A sparkling, vibrant red holiday punch featuring tart cranberry, zesty lime, and warming cinnamon. Perfect for parties, easily adaptable for cocktails or mocktails.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 15 cups
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Liquid Base
  • 6 cups cranberry juice cocktail chilled
  • 3 cups ginger ale or sparkling cider, chilled
  • 1 cup orange juice pulp-free
  • 0.5 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup vodka optional for alcoholic version
Garnishes
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 3 limes sliced into wheels
  • 4 sticks cinnamon
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme or rosemary
  • ice cubes as needed

Equipment

  • Large Punch Bowl
  • Ladle
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Ensure all liquid ingredients (juices and soda) are thoroughly chilled before starting.
  2. In a large punch bowl, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, and lime juice.
  3. If using alcohol, stir in the vodka or rum now.
  4. Add the cinnamon sticks to the liquid.
  5. Right before serving, pour in the ginger ale or sparkling cider to maintain carbonation.
  6. Garnish the bowl with fresh cranberries, lime wheels, and sprigs of thyme.
  7. Add plenty of ice just before guests arrive to keep it cold.
  8. Ladle into glasses, ensuring garnishes make it into every cup.

Notes

To prevent dilution, consider making an ice ring with water and cranberries the night before. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge, but will lose their carbonation.