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Easy Sparkling Cranberry Pomegranate Holiday Punch (Best 5-Minute Recipe)

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This sparkling cranberry pomegranate punch is crisp, bubbly, and has a bright, tart edge that keeps you coming back for more. Ready in just 5 minutes with simple ingredients, it’s the perfect non-alcoholic holiday drink that can easily be spiked.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (960 ml) cranberry pomegranate juice (100% juice recommended)
  • 2 cups (480 ml) ginger beer (e.g., Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Beer)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sparkling water or club soda
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice (about 2 juicy limes)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (for garnish)
  • 1 pomegranate, seeds removed (for garnish)
  • 1 orange or lemon, thinly sliced into rounds (for garnish)
  • Fresh rosemary or mint sprigs (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Chill your ingredients: About an hour before serving, refrigerate the cranberry pomegranate juice, ginger beer, and sparkling water.
  2. Prepare your garnishes: Slice the orange or lemon into thin rounds. Remove seeds from the pomegranate. If using fresh cranberries, rinse them and freeze for at least 30 minutes if using as ice cubes.
  3. Make the simple syrup (if using): Combine 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar and 1/4 cup (60 ml) water in a small saucepan. Heat over medium, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Juice the limes: Roll limes on the counter, cut in half, and juice until you have 1/4 cup (60 ml). Strain out seeds.
  5. Combine the base ingredients: In a large pitcher or punch bowl, pour the chilled cranberry pomegranate juice. Add fresh lime juice and 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup. Stir well until honey is dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
  6. Add the bubbles: Just before serving, gently pour in the ginger beer and sparkling water. Stir slowly to combine without knocking out carbonation.
  7. Garnish and serve: Drop in frozen cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and citrus slices. Add rosemary or mint sprigs if desired. The frozen cranberries will keep the punch cold for 30-45 minutes.
  8. Pour and enjoy: Ladle into glasses, making sure each cup gets some cranberries and a citrus slice. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, chill all ingredients before mixing to reduce dilution. Make an ice ring instead of cubes for longer-lasting cold punch without watering it down. Add carbonated ingredients at the last minute to preserve fizz. For a spiked version, add 1 cup (240 ml) vodka, white rum, or silver tequila to the base before adding carbonated ingredients.

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