Quick Holiday Punch Ice Ring (Print Version)

A vibrant citrus and cranberry punch highlighted by a decorative fruit ice ring for festive occasions.

# Components:

→ 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 (such as 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 - 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
11 - 1/2 cup simple syrup (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange orange slices, lemon slices, and cranberries evenly in a Bundt pan or ring mold. Pour in water or clear fruit juice until ingredients are fully submerged. Freeze for a minimum of 4 hours until solid.
02 - Briefly immerse the pan in warm water to loosen the ice ring. Invert the mold onto a serving plate to release the ice ring.
03 - In a large punch bowl, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup if using. Stir the mixture thoroughly.
04 - Just before serving, gently fold in ginger ale and lemon-lime soda to the juice mixture, stirring carefully to preserve carbonation.
05 - Float the prepared ice ring on top of the punch in the bowl to enhance presentation and chill the drink.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and refreshing flavors
  • Beautiful presentation with ice ring
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
  • Use chilled ingredients to keep the punch cold without diluting quickly
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