Cranberry Punch is a sweet and refreshing punch recipe that is made with cranberry juice cocktail, pineapple juice and ginger ale. They are mixed together and served over ice and garnished with cranberries and limes. It is perfect for adults and kids at any party and especially at the Holidays!
The cranberries make it especially appropriate for Thanksgiving. I also love how the bright red cranberries pair with the green limes to make those traditional Christmas colors.
There is an option below to make this an adult beverage with alcohol. Or you can check out this recipe for Cranberry Margaritas!
If you have fresh or frozen cranberries leftover you can make these amazing Cranberry Orange Muffins!
Making Cranberry Punch
This recipe is as easy as opening, pouring and stirring!
In a large pitcher mix together 4 cups cranberry juice cocktail, 2 cups good pineapple juice, 2 cups sparkling ginger ale. Garnish the pitcher with lime slices and fresh (or frozen) cranberries.
Serve it over ice in festive glasses.
Make Ahead
You can make this punch ahead. Simply mix the cranberry juice cocktail and pineapple juice together and pop into the fridge overnight. When it is time to serve pour in the ginger ale, give it a stir, and garnish.
Adult Punch
To make this more of an adult beverage fill a rocks sized glass (8-10 oz) with ice. Pour in 1-2 ounce of tequila, rum or vodka. The mix in 3-4 ounces of cranberry punch. Garnish with cranberries and a lime slice.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice cocktail
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 2 cups ginger ale - or ginger beer (we love Q Mixer brand)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries - garnish
- 2 fresh limes, sliced - garnish
Instructions
Cranberry Punch
- In a large pitcher stir together all the ingredients.4 cups cranberry juice cocktail, 2 cups pineapple juice, 2 cups ginger ale, 1 cup fresh cranberries, 2 fresh limes, sliced
- Serve in glasses over ice.
Make Ahead
- If you want to mix this up the day before a party, simply add all the ingredients except the ginger ale. Then right before guests arrive, stir in the ginger ale.
Adult Cranberry Punch
- Add 2 oz. of silver rum, vodka, or tequila to a glass filled with ice, top with the cranberry punch. Garnish with a lime. Cheers!
Belia says
Made this punch for Thanksgiving. Everyone enjoyed it. Left a bottle of vodka on the side for those who wanted to add some. Tried both ways, delicious. Making it again fir New Years.