Quick Holiday Punch Ice (Printable)

A vibrant citrus and cranberry punch topped with a colorful fruit-studded ice ring, perfect for festive gatherings.

# What you'll need:

→ Ice Ring

01 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
02 - 1 lemon, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
04 - 2 cups water or clear fruit juice (e.g., white grape juice)

→ Punch

05 - 4 cups cranberry juice, chilled
06 - 2 cups orange juice, chilled
07 - 1 cup pineapple juice, chilled
08 - 34 fl oz ginger ale, chilled
09 - 34 fl oz lemon-lime soda, chilled
10 - ½ cup fresh lemon juice
11 - ½ cup simple syrup (optional, to taste)

# Method:

01 - Arrange orange slices, lemon slices, and cranberries evenly in a Bundt pan or ring mold. Pour water or clear fruit juice over the fruit to cover. Freeze for a minimum of 4 hours until solid.
02 - Gently dip the pan’s bottom in warm water briefly until the ice ring loosens. Invert the mold onto a plate to release the ice ring.
03 - Combine cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup (if using) in a large punch bowl. Stir thoroughly to blend flavors.
04 - Carefully pour ginger ale and lemon-lime soda into the juice mixture immediately before serving. Stir gently to integrate without losing carbonation.
05 - Float the prepared ice ring atop the punch for an elegant and festive presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Refreshing citrus and cranberry flavors
  • Beautiful ice ring presentation
02 -
  • For an adult version add 1 cup of vodka or rum to the punch mixture
  • Substitute other fruits for the ice ring such as sliced limes or raspberries
03 -
  • Freeze the ice ring overnight for best results
  • Add soda just before serving to keep it fizzy
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