Quick Holiday Punch Ice Ring (Printable Version)

A refreshing holiday beverage featuring cranberry, citrus juices, and a decorative fruit ice ring.

# 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 ginger ale, chilled
09 - 33.8 fl oz lemon-lime soda, chilled
10 - 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
11 - 1/2 cup simple syrup (optional, to taste)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Arrange orange slices, lemon slices, and cranberries evenly in a Bundt pan or ring mold. Pour water or clear fruit juice over the fruit until fully submerged. Freeze for at least 4 hours until solid.
02 - Briefly dip the pan in warm water to loosen the ice ring, then invert it 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 using. Stir thoroughly.
04 - Gently pour ginger ale and lemon-lime soda into the punch mixture and stir lightly to blend.
05 - Place the prepared ice ring atop the punch in the bowl for an elegant and festive presentation.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Refreshing citrus and cranberry flavors
  • Beautiful ice ring presentation
02 -
  • Freeze ice ring at least 4 hours for best results
  • Substitute fruits like limes or raspberries for variety
03 -
  • Chill all juices and sodas beforehand for best flavor
  • Freeze ice ring on a flat surface for even shape
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