Best 9 Cranberry Ice Punch Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of a refreshing Cranberry Ice Punch, a perfect beverage to elevate any gathering or celebration. This vibrant punch combines the tangy sweetness of cranberries with the invigorating taste of citrus fruits, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer a non-alcoholic version for a wholesome treat or an adult-friendly rendition with a splash of vodka, this recipe caters to all preferences. With its vibrant red hue and festive presentation, the Cranberry Ice Punch is sure to be the star of your next party or a delightful addition to your holiday table. Dive into the recipes below to discover how to craft this thirst-quenching beverage in both its virgin and cocktail variations.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY PUNCH



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A deliciously sweet and refreshing punch that has the flavors of the Holidays. Perfect for the Thanksgiving table, Holiday Party or Christmas dinner! Can also be made as an adult beverage with vodka or tequila

Provided by Susie Weinrich

Categories     Drinks

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
2 cups pineapple juice
2 cups ginger ale
1 cup fresh cranberries (garnish)
2 fresh limes, sliced (garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large pitcher stir together all the ingredients.
  • Serve in glasses over ice.

CRANBERRY PARTY PUNCH



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Cute cranberry-filled ice molds in fun shapes float in this refreshing five-ingredient fruit punch. It's easy to stir up and serve right away. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Fresh or frozen cranberries
Crushed ice
4 cups chilled cranberry juice
4 cups chilled pineapple juice
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 tablespoon almond extract
2 liters ginger ale, chilled

Steps:

  • Line bottom of snowflake or other shaped molds with cranberries; top with crushed ice. Fill molds carefully with cold water; freeze until solid, about 2 hours., To serve, combine juices, sugar and extract in a punch bowl; stir until sugar is dissolved. Stir in ginger ale. Invert ice molds onto a large plate; cover with a hot damp cloth to release. Transfer to punch. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 9mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

QUICK CRANBERRY PUNCH



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The fizz from the ginger ale makes this fruity punch a hit at any party!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 can (6 ounces) frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
2 cans (12 ounces each) ginger ale, chilled

Steps:

  • Make lemonade as directed on can in large pitcher.
  • Stir in cranberry juice cocktail and enough ice to chill. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg

VODKA CRANBERRY PUNCH WITH APPLE CIDER ICE CUBES



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This is dangerously easy and delicious. Not only does it taste sweet and spicy, but just look at it! Those colors! The ruby-red cranberries cover the surface, and the apple cider cubes are the best additions that amp up the flavor.

Provided by Jessica Merchant

Categories     beverage

Time 8h40m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups apple cider, or more as needed
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 1/2 cups vodka
1/2 cup orange juice
6 cinnamon sticks
1 cup fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Fill two ice cube trays with apple cider and freeze 8 hours or overnight. You may need a bit more or less of the cider, depending on the ice cube tray that you use.
  • Meanwhile, heat the sugar, cinnamon and 1/3 cup water in a saucepan over medium heat, whisking the entire time. Cook until the mixture begins to bubble, then remove it from the heat. Allow it cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Combine the cranberry juice, vodka, orange juice, cinnamon sticks and the cinnamon simple syrup in a large punch bowl or pitcher. Stir well and refrigerate for a few hours before serving-this will marry the flavors. Before serving, add the apple cider ice cubes and cranberries to the bowl or pitcher.

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY PUNCH



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My mother made this drink every Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is one family tradition I can't live without.

Provided by Amber Carroll

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
¾ cup orange juice
¼ cup lemon juice
2 cups ice, or as needed
3 ½ cups chilled ginger ale

Steps:

  • Blend cranberry sauce in a blender until smooth; add orange juice and lemon juice and blend again until smooth.
  • Combine cranberry mixture and ice in a pitcher. Slowly pour ginger ale into cranberry mixture and gently stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 36 mg, Sugar 37.4 g

CRANBERRY SLUSH PUNCH



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Its pretty color and tangy-sweet taste make this festive drink a hit at Christmastime. We also served it at my sister's wedding, where guests told us it was some of the best punch they'd ever tasted. It is an old family recipe. -Martha Artyomenko Libby, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 24 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cans (8 ounces each) jellied cranberry sauce
2 cans (12 ounces each) lemonade concentrate
1 can (12 ounces) frozen cranberry-apple juice concentrate
4 cups water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
12 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, concentrates, water, cinnamon and allspice. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the freezer 45 minutes before serving. For each serving, combine 1/2 cup slush mixture with 1/2 cup lemon-lime soda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRANBERRY PUNCH



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A delicious hot weather drink that looks just as good as it tastes.

Provided by KADA

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 ½ liters cranberry-apple juice
1 liter ginger ale
2 limes, thinly sliced
6 sprigs fresh mint
6 cups ice

Steps:

  • Half-fill 6 tall glasses with ice. Fill to about three quarters with cranberry-apple juice. Pour ginger ale evenly into the glasses. Stir gently. Decorate with lime and mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.7 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 0.5 g, Sodium 25.4 mg, Sugar 14.6 g

CRANBERRY CREAM PUNCH



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A fantastic and festive holiday punch decorated with a beautiful cranberry ice ring. Serve the punch in stemmed wine glasses for a very special touch. Prep time does not include freezing the ice ring.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 15m

Yield 3 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
1 (12 ounce) can frozen cranberry juice concentrate, thawed
1 cup cranberry liqueur, if desired
red food coloring, if desired
2 (1 liter) bottles club soda or 2 (1 liter) bottles ginger ale, chilled
2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
1 1/2 cups water
3/4-1 cup cranberries
lime slices or mint leaf

Steps:

  • Prepare Cranberry Ice Ring one day in advance.
  • Cranberry Cream Punch: In punch bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, cranberry juice concentrate, (liqueur and food coloring, if desired).
  • Just before serving, add club soda/ginger ale and ice ring.
  • Cranberry Ice Ring: Combine cranberry juice cocktail and water.
  • In 1-1/2-quart ring mold, pour 1/2 cup cranberry liquid.
  • Arrange cranberries and lime slices or mint leaves in mold and freeze.
  • Add remaining 3 cups cranberry liquid to mold; freeze overnight.

CRANBERRY ICE RING FOR PUNCH



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To keep your favorite punch recipe cold at Christmastime-use this cranberry ice ring in place of ice cubes. Such a pretty presentation!

Provided by Meredith .F

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 6h5m

Yield 1 ring

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 -3 cups water
1 cup fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Fill a 4 cup metal ring mold with 3/4 inch water; freeze until solid.
  • Place enough fresh cranberries on the ice to fill the mold. Fill completely with water and freeze until solid, at least 6 hours or up to 1 week.
  • To remove the ice ring, briefly dip the bottom of the mold in a bowl half-filled with warm water.
  • Immediately float the ring in the punch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 11.4, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 0.4

Tips:

  • Choose fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries are the best choice for this punch. They are more flavorful and have a brighter color than frozen or canned cranberries.
  • Use a variety of juices: The combination of cranberry juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice creates a delicious and refreshing punch. You can also add other juices, such as grapefruit juice or lemon juice, to taste.
  • Add some sparkling water: Sparkling water adds a bit of fizz and makes the punch even more refreshing. You can use club soda, seltzer water, or ginger ale.
  • Garnish with fresh cranberries and mint: Fresh cranberries and mint add a festive touch to the punch. They also make it look more appealing.
  • Serve the punch chilled: Cranberry ice punch is best served chilled. You can chill it in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight, or you can add ice cubes to the punch just before serving.

Conclusion:

Cranberry ice punch is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. Whether you are hosting a party or just looking for a refreshing drink to enjoy on a hot day, cranberry ice punch is a great choice.

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