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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Holiday season is upon us, and that means family and friends get-together. Be the host with the most by going the extra mile and making some fun drinks! Now, making the perfect punch is all about a balance between great flavor combinations. Using our favorites – Simply® Cranberry Cocktail, Simply® Orange Pulp Free, and Sprite®, I’ve created drinks that are not too sweet, but are fruity and refreshing, perfect for your holiday party.
My two delicious mocktails and cocktails: Holiday Punch and Holiday Rum Punch not only have a vibrant red color, but includes fresh fruit. The vibrant red combined with the red from fresh cranberries and green from the fresh limes are the ultimate touch to a festive holiday party.
Want to know the most amazing part? This recipe incredibly simple! The fruit to garnish will surely make your glasses look like they came straight out of a magazine!
Simply® Cranberry Cocktail provides tart, while Simply® Orange Pulp Free gives you that freshly squeezed tang, and Sprite® gives the fizz. I bought all of my ingredients, including the pitcher, from my local Kroger! You can find your fresh ingredients in the produce section of the store.
Holiday Rum Punch
Ingredients
- 6 cups Simply® Cranberry Cocktail
- 3 cups Simply® Orange Pulp Free Juice
- 4 cups Sprite®
- 6 cups White Rum
- 4 Oranges (Sliced)
- 4 Limes (Sliced)
- 1/2 Pineapple (Sliced)
- 1 1 lb Bag Fresh Cranberries (Whole)
- 1 15 oz Can Pineapple Chunks (in Pineapple Juice)
Instructions
- Add cranberries and pineapple chunks with juice, as well as half of the orange, lime, pineapple slices to a pitcher or punch bowl.
- Pour in liquids, and mix. For best results, store in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours.
- Use the rest of the orange, lime and pineapple slices to garnish glasses (Optional). Pour over ice.
Note: In this recipe, I use white rum. White rum tends to be sweet and more subtle, which is great for fruity drinks. Due to the aging process, dark rums tend to have a more distinct taste. Spiced rums also add a distinct flavor. If you can’t find white rum or would like try it with another type of rum or alcohol, remember that this can ultimately alter the originally desired taste.
Holiday Punch
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Simply® Cranberry Cocktail
- 3 Cups Simply® Orange Pulp Free Juice
- 4 Cups Sprite®
- 4 Oranges (Sliced)
- 4 Limes (Sliced)
- 1/2 Pineapple (Sliced)
- 1 1 lb Bag Fresh Cranberries (Whole)
- 1 15 oz Can Pineapple Chunks (in Pineapple Juice)
Instructions
- Add cranberries and pineapple chunks with juice, as well as half of the orange, lime, pineapple slices to a pitcher or punch bowl.
- Pour in liquids, and mix. For best results, store in the refrigerator for 24-48 hours.
- Use the rest of the orange, lime and pineapple slices to garnish glasses (Optional). Pour over ice.
Don’t forget to label your drinks- Holiday Punch is non-alcoholic; perfect for kiddos and your mama-to-be friends!
Need some more holiday inspiration? Check out this Coca-Cola and Kroger advent calendar.
Please drink responsibly, and remember to not drink and drive!
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