Quick Holiday Punch Ice Ring (Printable Version)

A bright, chilled blend with citrus, cranberry juices, and a decorative fruit ice ring perfect for celebrations.

# What You’ll Need:

→ 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 (e.g., white grape juice)

→ Punch

05 - 4 cups cranberry juice, chilled
06 - 2 cups orange juice, chilled
07 - 1 cup pineapple juice, chilled
08 - 33.8 fl oz (1 liter) ginger ale, chilled
09 - 33.8 fl oz (1 liter) lemon-lime soda, chilled
10 - 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
11 - 1/2 cup simple syrup (optional, adjust to taste)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Arrange orange slices, lemon slices, and cranberries in a Bundt pan or ring mold. Pour in water or clear fruit juice until fully covered. Freeze for at least 4 hours until solid.
02 - Briefly dip the pan in warm water to loosen the ice ring, then invert onto a serving plate.
03 - In a large punch bowl, mix cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup if using. Stir until well blended.
04 - Gently pour in chilled ginger ale and lemon-lime soda just before serving. Stir lightly to combine.
05 - Float the prepared ice ring in the punch bowl to create a festive presentation.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Refreshing citrus and cranberry flavors
  • Beautiful ice ring adds festive presentation
02 -
  • For an adult version add 1 cup of vodka or rum to the punch mixture
  • Adjust sweetness with more or less simple syrup depending on taste
03 -
  • Use chilled ingredients to keep the punch cold without diluting
  • Customize the ice ring with seasonal fruits for variety
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