Quick Sparkling Cranberry Orange Punch (Easy Non-Alcoholic Recipe)
A quick and easy non-alcoholic punch made with tart cranberry juice, fresh orange juice, and sparkling water. Perfect for parties, weeknights, or any occasion where you need a festive drink that comes together in ten minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups (32 ounces) cranberry juice, chilled
- 2 cups (16 ounces) fresh orange juice (from about 4–5 large oranges)
- 3 cups (24 ounces) sparkling water, chilled
- 2–3 tablespoons maple syrup (to taste)
- Orange slices and fresh cranberries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Roll 4-5 large oranges on the counter to soften them. Cut them in half and juice them until you have 2 cups of fresh juice. Strain out any seeds, but leave the pulp if you like. Set the juice in the fridge while you prepare the other ingredients.
- If you have time, pop your pitcher in the fridge for 10 minutes to chill it.
- Pour the 4 cups of chilled cranberry juice and the 2 cups of fresh orange juice into the pitcher. Stir gently to combine. Taste the base. If it’s too sharp, add 2 tablespoons of maple syrup and stir. Taste again, and add another tablespoon if needed.
- Just before serving, slowly pour in the 3 cups of chilled sparkling water. Stir gently to incorporate the bubbles without knocking out the fizz.
- Add thin slices of orange and a handful of fresh or frozen cranberries to the pitcher. Pour the punch into glasses filled with ice.
- Serve immediately. Best enjoyed within 30 minutes of adding the sparkling water.
Notes
For best results, chill all ingredients overnight. Add sparkling water last to preserve carbonation. Make the cranberry-orange base ahead of time and add sparkling water just before serving. For a lower-sugar version, use unsweetened cranberry juice and skip the maple syrup. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days, but carbonation will fade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 80100
- Sugar: 1518
- Sodium: 1020
- Carbohydrates: 2025
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