Punch Up Your Holiday Beverage Menu

This time of year is all about food and sweet desserts, but don’t forget to quench guests’ thirst with a seasonal sip. This Christmas Cranberry Punch offers a slightly less sweet take on traditional punch so you can add a touch of tart to the beverage cart. Visit Culinary.net to find more delicious holiday recipe ideas.

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Christmas Cranberry Punch

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”

• 1          package of fresh cranberries
• 1          can pineapple chunks
• 3-4       rosemary twigs
• 6          cans lemon-lime soda, divided
• 64        ounces of cranberry juice
• 20        ounces orange pineapple juice
• 1          orange

The night before, place four cranberries, two pineapple chunks, and a few rosemary sprigs in each hole of silicone muffin pan or ice tray. Cover with 1 can lemon-lime soda and freeze.

Chill the remaining soda, cranberry juice, and orange-pineapple juice overnight.

In a punch bowl, mix the remaining soda, cranberry juice, and orange pineapple juice. Slice orange into 5-6 slices. Add lemon-lime soda ice cubes, a handful of cranberries, and orange slices. Serve.