Quick Holiday Punch Ice Ring (Print)

Refreshing citrus and cranberry punch topped with a decorative fruit-filled ice ring for festive gatherings.

# Components:

→ Ice Ring

01 - 1 medium orange, thinly sliced
02 - 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
03 - 1 cup fresh cranberries
04 - 16 fl oz water or clear fruit juice (e.g., white grape juice)

→ Punch

05 - 32 fl oz cranberry juice, chilled
06 - 16 fl oz orange juice, chilled
07 - 8 fl oz pineapple juice, chilled
08 - 33.8 fl oz ginger ale, chilled
09 - 33.8 fl oz lemon-lime soda, chilled
10 - 4 fl oz fresh lemon juice
11 - 4 fl oz simple syrup (optional, to taste)

# Method:

01 - Arrange orange slices, lemon slices, and cranberries in a Bundt pan or ring mold. Pour water or clear fruit juice over the fruit until covered. Freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid.
02 - Briefly dip the mold in warm water until the ice ring loosens. Invert onto a serving plate carefully.
03 - In a large punch bowl, mix cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup if used. Stir thoroughly.
04 - Gently pour in the chilled ginger ale and lemon-lime soda just before serving. Stir gently to combine without losing fizz.
05 - Float the prepared ice ring atop the punch bowl for an attractive, festive presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Refreshing holiday beverage
  • Easy to prepare and serve
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 -
  • Adjust sweetness with more or less simple syrup depending on taste
  • For a sugar-free version use diet sodas and unsweetened juices
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