Cranberry Citrus Party Punch Recipe (2024)

This Cranberry Citrus Party Punch is easy to make, so delicious, and perfect for your next party or holiday gathering.

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This Cranberry Citrus Party Punch is as beautiful as it is delicious.

It is the perfect holiday drink, especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Ingredients needed for Cranberry Citrus Party Punch:

  • ginger ale
  • pineapple juice
  • cranberry juice
  • fresh cranberries
  • oranges
  • lemons
  • limes

Can I use frozen cranberries for this party punch?

I personally prefer using fresh cranberries over frozen.

It adds a fresh taste to the punch, however, if frozen cranberries are your only option, they will work and will still taste great.

If you are looking to switch the cranberries out, I recommend adding pomegranate instead.

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Substitute for ginger ale?

If you are looking to replace it, I recommend using Sprite, Mountain Dew, Fresca (flavored Fresca would also be fine), sparkling water, Cranberry Sprite, or Cherry 7-Up.

Related Recipe: Try our Evergreen Party Punch!

How to make Cranberry Citrus Party Punch:

  1. Pour ginger ale and juices into a 2 gallon drink dispenser.
  2. Put cranberries, orange slices, lemon slices and lime slices on top.
  3. Refrigerate until served.
  4. This recipe will serve 25 people (it makes a lot!), so you can cut it down to make the amount that you need.

How far in advance can I make this citrus punch?

We would recommend serving it within 6 hours of making it.

If you are looking to save time, I recommend cutting the fruits ahead of time so you can throw it all together right before serving.

Don’t add ice until right before serving it.

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Serves: 24

Cranberry Citrus Party Punch Recipe

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This Cranberry Citrus Party Punch is just the perfect amount of tangy and fruity! It is perfect for parties and gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 4 liters ginger ale
  • 4 cups pineapple juice
  • 4 cups cranberry juice
  • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
  • 3 oranges sliced
  • 3 lemons sliced
  • 3 limes sliced

Instructions

  • Pour ginger ale and juices into a 2 gallon drink dispenser or punch bowl.

  • Put cranberries, orange slices, lemon slices and lime slices on top.

  • Refrigerate until served.

Notes

  • We don’t recommend making this drink ahead of time – it is best the same day you make it.
  • Feel free to add ice, but know that the ice will water the drink down as it melts.
  • You can substitute the ginger ale with lemon-lime soda and it’s also delicious.

Nutrition

Calories: 118 kcal · Carbohydrates: 31 g · Protein: 1 g · Fat: 1 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Sodium: 14 mg · Potassium: 154 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 26 g · Vitamin A: 71 IU · Vitamin C: 28 mg · Calcium: 27 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • punch bowl

Recipe Details

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

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  1. Carolyn says:

    Absolutely delicious! Not a punch fan but it was a combination of tart and sweet and everyone loved it.

  2. Erica Evans says:

    How much do I need for 300 guests??? For an church holiday event.

  3. Cyd says:

    This recipes is for about 25 servings. So for 300 people you would need to make it 12 times.

  4. Courtney says:

    Is there an order in which you add the juices to mix it? Just curious.

  5. Cyd says:

    We have only made this recipe as directed on the instructions. We don't drink alcohol, so we aren't much help here.

  6. Cyd says:

    We usually add the ingredients in the order listed in the recipe.

  7. Terri says:

    Can you use cranberry co*cktail or do you need the actual juice?

  8. Christi says:

    Do I need to use 100% cranberry juice? Or will a cranberry juice blend work?

  9. Cyd says:

    You can use a juice blend. It will alter the taste to be more like whatever juice blend you use. It's all good.

  10. Cyd says:

    You can use whatever cranberry juice you want, but the taste will be altered depending on the juice you use.

  11. Alisha Woolls says:

    Sounds delicious! Being from the south I feel that no baby shower/bridal shower etc is complete without punch! One tip on keeping this cold without adding ice that will water it down would be to freeze some of the punch and fruit in a Bundt pan. Dip the pan in a little hot water and it will come out easier. Voila! Cold punch that’s not watered down!

  12. Alisha Woolls says:

    I left out the obvious step of adding this frozen punch ring to your punch. 😄 Also, adding the soda right before serving will keep your fizz from dying before you can serve it.

  13. Cyd says:

    Thank you Alisha for the punch tip!!! Great idea! No more watered down punch. Yeah!!

  14. Denise Da-Re says:

    I saw you make this in Instagram and it looked easy enough. I made if for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it!!! Thanks so much!

  15. Adorisa says:

    I served this for Thanksgiving yesterday and everyone loved it!

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  16. Halsey Holt says:

    This drink was a huge hit at our Thanksgiving party! It was delicious and so beautiful to look at with all of the bright colors! Thanks for the quick, easy, yummy recipe.

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Cranberry Citrus Party Punch Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is party punch made of? ›

Party Punch Formula:

ONE part pineapple-orange juice. For every gallon of juice, add 1 to 1 1/2 liters ginger ale depending on how fizzy you want it.

Can you mix orange juice and cranberry juice together? ›

Drinking orange juice may also increase good HDL cholesterol and decrease "bad" LDL cholesterol that could lead to chronic disease. Livestrong suggests combining orange juice with cranberry juice to create a refreshing, blended drink.

What's the difference between cranberry juice and cranberry juice co*cktail? ›

Cranberry juice is usually labeled "100% juice." Other fruits are sometimes added to balance the tart cranberry taste, but that label indicates that the product is made with 100% fruit juices. Cranberry juice co*cktail, meanwhile, has added sugars or high-fructose corn syrup for extra sweetness.

How do you serve punch at a party? ›

Avoid adding ice to the punch itself since it'll start to dilute the drink as it melts. Instead, place ice in cups for guests to serve themselves. There are several ways to keep a punch chilled without diluting it. Freeze some of the punch ahead of time and add those to the bowl or make an ice ring.

How long before a party should you make punch? ›

Make-Ahead Punch Tip: Prepare punch through Step 2, except do not add the carbonated beverage or, if using, ice ring and stir-ins. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Add carbonated beverage, ice ring, and stir-ins just before serving.

What not to mix with cranberry? ›

Possible Interactions
  • Warfarin (Coumadin): Cranberry may raise the risk of bleeding, especially if you already take medications to thin the blood such as warfarin. ...
  • Aspirin: Like aspirin, cranberries contain salicylic acid. ...
  • Other medications: Cranberry may interact with medications that are broken down by the liver.

Is mixing orange juice and cranberry juice good for you? ›

Both cranberries and oranges are good sources of vitamin C and combined into juice, the mixture packs a large dose of this important nutrient. Vitamin C is vital for your body to effectively heal wounds and helps keep your teeth and gums healthy, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Why can't you drink cranberry juice with some medications? ›

Some research has found that cranberry juice may interact with certain medications. One concern is that cranberries may intensify the effects of a blood thinner called warfarin.

What can you mix with cranberry juice to make it taste better? ›

I sweetened my juice with honey which adds a sweet floral touch to the beverage. I also use a couple of freshly squeezed oranges which gives the juice a nice hint of citrus flavor. I'm sure apple juice or apple cider would work well too.

Is cranberry juice co*cktail good for kidneys? ›

While there are many causes of kidney stones, diet plays a major role. In particular, cranberry juice is thought to help get rid of kidney stones, similarly to how it reduces incidence of urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Can you make party punch the day before? ›

Off to have a cold glass of fruit punch! NOTE* Allow this fruit punch to sit for at least 30 minutes in the fridge before serving to let the flavors mingle. It tastes even better when you make it a day ahead.

How do you keep a punch cold at a party? ›

Using regular ice cubes will indeed water down a bowl of punch as the evening progresses. Here are a few basic tricks that'll make sure your punch doesn't lose its oomph while guests circulate. 1. Mix and freeze some punch ahead of time in ice cube trays, and then add them to the punch bowl throughout the evening.

What makes a co*cktail a punch? ›

Punch (Punsch in German) refers to a mixture of several fruit juices and spices, often with wine or liquor added and mostly topped with champagne or sparkling wine. Punch is popular in Germany and with many Germans who emigrated to America.

What kind of alcohol is in BeatBox party punch? ›

BeatBox is a ready-to-drink co*cktail that is available in fruit-forward “Party Punch” flavors and delicious “Hard Tea” flavors. Both BeatBox “Party Punch” and BeatBox “Hard Tea” are produced as a wine-base version and a malt-base version in 11.1% ABV, 8% ABV, and 6% ABV.

What is Jamaican fruit punch made of? ›

Stir pineapple juice, orange juice, 151 proof rum, dark rum, coconut-flavored rum, lime juice, and grenadine syrup together in a punch bowl.

What is alcoholic punch made of? ›

In fact, the word “punch” is thought to derive from the Hindi word for “five,” as the original drink was frequently made with just five ingredients: alcohol (usually rum, brandy, or arack), sugar, juice (from either a lime or a lemon), water, and spices (like nutmeg).

What does Sonic party punch taste like? ›

The flavor to me is exactly like when you reach the milk from a bowl of fruity pebbles cereal. And this flavor is definitely inhanaced when you mix it with milk rather than water. Party Punch meets my standards 100%!

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