Festive Cranberry Orange Punch

Holiday Cranberry & Orange Punch brings a bright, zingy spark to your festive table. This crowd-pleasing drink mixes tangy juices with homemade spiced syrup for the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and warming flavors that'll get everyone in the holiday mood.

Ingredients

• Pineapple juice: 1 cup (8 oz), adds tropical sweetness
• Grenadine: 2 tbsp, gives that festive red color
• Sprite: 1 1/2 cups (12 oz), for bubbles
• Orange juice: 2 1/2 cups (20 oz), creates sweetness
• Cranberry juice: 3 cups (24 oz), for tang
• Cinnamon simple syrup: 12 oz, made from scratch (see below)
• Cinnamon Simple Syrup:
• Cinnamon sticks: 4
• Sugar: 1 cup
• Water: 1 cup

Instructions

Step 3:

Pop the punch in the fridge until cold. When ready, pour into glasses with ice or serve chilled without ice, and top with fresh cranberries, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks.

Step 2:

Pour cranberry juice, orange juice, Sprite, pineapple juice, and grenadine into a big pitcher or punch bowl. Add your cooled cinnamon syrup and stir well.

Step 1:

Put water, sugar, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan. Cook on medium heat until the sugar melts completely and cinnamon flavor gets into the mix (around 5 minutes). Strain out the sticks and let the syrup cool down.

Serving and Storage Tips

• You can make this punch a day ahead but wait to add the Sprite until guests arrive so it stays nice and bubbly.
• Any leftover punch can go in the fridge and will taste good for about 2 days.

Helpful Notes

• Try pomegranate juice instead of grenadine if you want something not as sweet.
• Want a grown-up version? Add a splash of rum or vodka to each glass before pouring in the punch.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

• Chef Ellie thinks a little freshly grated nutmeg on top makes this drink extra special for the holidays.

Save

Wrap-Up

Cranberry Orange Punch is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for festive occasions. Balancing tangy cranberry juice with sweet orange, tropical pineapple juice, and grenadine for rich color, this punch is taken up a notch with cinnamon simple syrup. Fizzy Sprite keeps it fun and light. Serve well-chilled, garnished with vibrant touches like cranberries, orange slices, and cinnamon sticks. It’s quick, tasty, and perfect for celebrating Thanksgiving or Christmas with loved ones.