Description

This Festive Non-Alcoholic Cranberry Punch is a refreshing, vibrant holiday beverage perfect for large gatherings. Combining tart cranberry juice, bubbly ginger ale, and zesty orange juice with aromatic spices and fresh herbs, it creates a beautifully balanced and festive punch that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare. Ideal for serving chilled at celebrations without alcohol.

Ingredients

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Liquid Ingredients

64 ounces cranberry juice, sweetened
2 liters ginger ale
16 ounces orange juice

Flavor Enhancers

4 tablespoons lime zest
6 sticks cinnamon, whole
6 whole star anise
5 sprigs thyme

Garnishes

1 cup fresh cranberries
Extra fresh cranberries or thyme sprigs for garnish
Ice, as needed for chilling

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a large punch bowl, pour in the cranberry juice, ginger ale, and orange juice. Add the lime zest, cinnamon sticks, star anise, thyme sprigs, and fresh cranberries to the bowl to infuse the punch with spicy and herbal notes.
Add Ice and Garnishes: Fill the punch bowl with plenty of ice to keep the beverage chilled during serving. Garnish the punch with additional fresh cranberries or thyme sprigs to enhance its festive appearance and aroma.
Serve: Stir the punch gently to mix all flavors thoroughly. Serve immediately to preserve the bubbles from the ginger ale and the crisp freshness of the ingredients. For best flavor, ensure all liquids are chilled beforehand.

Notes

Chill all liquid ingredients before assembling to keep the punch cold longer without diluting it with too much ice.
You can adjust the sweetness by selecting either sweetened or unsweetened cranberry juice and balancing with ginger ale accordingly.
To make the presentation more festive, consider adding orange or lime slices as additional garnish.
This recipe is great for large parties, serving 25 people comfortably.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American