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Holiday Punch

A glass of festive holiday punch filled with ice, cranberries, and garnished with an orange slice, surrounded by fresh cranberries and citrus.

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This Holiday Punch is a quick, festive drink bursting with seasonal flavors like cranberry, orange, apple cider, and ginger. Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or New Year’s, it’s easy to make in 5 minutes and can be served with or without alcohol.

Ingredients

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  • 32 oz cranberry juice (100% pure, not cocktail)
  • 16 oz orange juice (2 cups)
  • 750 mL sparkling apple cider (1 bottle)
  • 2 L ginger ale (1 large bottle)
  • 8 oz vodka (1 cup, optional)
  • Optional garnishes: orange slices, fresh cranberries

Instructions

  1. In a large punch bowl, pour in the cranberry juice and orange juice.
  2. Stir in vodka if using.
  3. Right before serving, add the chilled sparkling apple cider and ginger ale.
  4. Stir gently to combine and preserve fizz.
  5. Top with orange slices and fresh cranberries.
  6. Serve over ice in glasses. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Use 100% cranberry juice for a balanced flavor without excess sweetness.
  • Add sparkling components last to maintain fizz.
  • Use frozen fruit as ice to avoid dilution.
  • Make the juice base ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
  • Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions separately if needed.

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