Quick Holiday Punch Ice Ring (Printable)

A festive, citrusy punch featuring a decorative ice ring with fresh fruit for holiday gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Ice Ring

01 - 1 medium orange, thinly sliced
02 - 1 medium 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)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange orange slices, lemon slices, and cranberries in a Bundt pan or ring mold. Pour water or clear fruit juice over the fruit to cover. Freeze for at least 4 hours until solid.
02 - Briefly dip the mold in warm water to loosen the ice ring. Invert the mold onto a serving plate to release the ice ring.
03 - In a large punch bowl, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup if using. Stir thoroughly to blend flavors.
04 - Just before serving, gently pour in chilled ginger ale and lemon-lime soda. Stir gently to incorporate without deflating carbonation.
05 - Carefully float the prepared ice ring on top of the punch for an attractive presentation.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and refreshing
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • For an adult version add 1 cup of vodka or rum to the punch mixture
  • Substitute other fruits for the ice ring such as sliced limes or raspberries
03 -
  • Use fresh citrus for best flavor
  • Freeze the ice ring overnight for a clearer ice ring
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