PINK GRAPEFRUIT-WHITE CRANBERRY SPARKLING PUNCH

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Lively but light, this sparkling citrus punch is an excellent choice for a New Year's Eve party that lasts well into the night. Simple syrup infused with bay leaf lends herbaceous flavor, while fresh grapefruit juice and clear cranberry juice create the blush-toned hue for this vodka, Cointreau, and prosecco based drink. Sunny sliced kumquats added at the end make for a seasonal garnish that partygoers will want to toast to.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 12 to 15

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup sugar
3 strips pink-grapefruit zest (each 2 inches long and 1 inch wide), plus 1 1/2 cups fresh juice, chilled (from 2 to 3)
3 fresh bay leaves, plus more for serving
1 cup vodka, chilled
1 cup Cointreau or other orange liqueur, chilled
1 1/2 cups white cranberry juice, such as Ocean Spray, chilled
Large ice cubes, for serving
1 bottle (750 milliliters) prosecco brut or other dry sparkling white wine, chilled
24 ounces club soda, chilled
Sliced kumquats, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, bring sugar, grapefruit zest, bay leaves, and 1/2 cup water to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved. Let cool completely, about 1 hour. Strain, discarding solids, and refrigerate in an airtight container until cold, at least 1 hour and up to 1 week.
  • In a punch bowl or large pitcher, stir together syrup, grapefruit juice, vodka, Cointreau, and cranberry juice. If not serving right away, cover and refrigerate up to 1 day.
  • Add ice, top with prosecco and club soda, and garnish with bay leaves and kumquats. Serve immediately.

Fazoo Hunter
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This punch is so refreshing and delicious. I love the tartness of the grapefruit and the sweetness of the cranberry.


Rj Jihad
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I love this punch! It's the perfect drink for a summer party.


Graeme John Bell
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This is the best punch recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Danny frosh
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I made this punch for a brunch party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


BladeUprising
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This punch is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of grapefruit and cranberry.


soso mohd
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This is my go-to punch recipe for parties. It's always a hit!


Drew John
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I love this punch! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


adenike anthonia
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This punch is the perfect drink for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the grapefruit and cranberry flavors are a perfect combination.


Alix Desh
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I made this punch for a baby shower and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it, and it was so easy to make.


mir nadimulislam
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This punch is so refreshing and delicious. I love the tartness of the grapefruit and the sweetness of the cranberry.


Micah Birt
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I love this punch! It's the perfect drink for a summer party.


Bhawana Bhatta
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This is the best punch recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Fatima Zaheer
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I made this punch for a brunch party and it was a big hit. Everyone loved it!


Linda Gamas
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This punch is so refreshing and delicious. I love the combination of grapefruit and cranberry.


Kabanda Makuubi
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This is my go-to punch recipe for parties. It's always a hit!


Rafaela Montanez
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I love this punch! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ahmadullah Tarinwal Ahsan
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This punch is the perfect drink for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the grapefruit and cranberry flavors are a perfect combination.


Only me !
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I made this punch for a baby shower and it was a big success! Everyone loved it, and it was so easy to make.


SAHA Jalal
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This punch was a huge hit at my party! It was so refreshing and delicious, and the color was so festive. I will definitely be making this again.