Quick Holiday Punch Ice Ring (Print Version)

Festive punch with citrus and cranberry, topped with a decorative fruit ice ring, perfect for gatherings.

# Components:

→ Ice Ring

01 - 1 orange, thinly sliced
02 - 1 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)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange orange slices, lemon slices, and cranberries evenly in a Bundt pan or ring mold. Pour in water or clear fruit juice until ingredients are submerged. Freeze for at least 4 hours until solid.
02 - Briefly dip the pan in warm water to loosen the ice. Invert the pan onto a plate to release the ice ring.
03 - In a large punch bowl, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup if desired. Stir thoroughly to blend flavors.
04 - Gently pour chilled ginger ale and lemon-lime soda into the juice mixture just before serving. Stir carefully to maintain carbonation.
05 - Float the prepared ice ring atop the punch for a festive appearance.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Refreshing citrus and cranberry flavors
  • Beautiful ice ring presentation perfect for holidays
02 -
  • Freeze the ice ring for at least 4 hours to ensure solidity
  • You can substitute fruits in the ice ring with sliced limes or raspberries
03 -
  • Use clear fruit juice like white grape juice to avoid coloring the ice ring
  • Dip the mold in warm water briefly to easily unmold the ice ring without melting it
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