Enjoy our non-alcoholic Sparkling Honey Cranberry Ginger Punch for the holidays. It's the perfect easy beverage to serve for Christmas and Thanksgiving. It's also delicious spiked with vodka for the adults.
¼c.fresh gingerpeeled and roughly chopped or minced
1c.unsweetened cranberry juice
1c.fresh orange juiceapproximately 3 large oranges
1large limesliced
1large orangesliced
½c.fresh or frozen cranberries
2c.club sodachilled*
2-3 T. honeyoptional
Additional orange slices and/or fresh cranberriesoptional, for garnish
*Add an additional 1 c. chilled club soda for non-alcoholic version
If Including Alcohol
½c.chilled vodka
½c.ginger beer
Instructions
Add the ginger, unsweetened cranberry juice, orange juice, lime slices, orange slices, and cranberries to a large non-reactive bowl and gently press with a potato masher or wooden spoon to release the juices. Stir to combine and place in the refrigerator to chill for a few hours.
Remove from refrigerator and strain to remove solids, squeezing out excess liquid from the sliced fruit in the process. Discard solids and transfer remaining liquid to a large pitcher.
Add chilled club soda (and vodka, if using) and stir to combine. Taste and stir in the honey to sweeten, if desired.
Serve immediately over ice and garnish with extra cranberries or orange slices, if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Please note that nutrition facts are subject to change based on your choice of ingredients. The calories have been calculated for the base mocktail. If you're adding vodka and ginger beer, please add approximately 100 calories to the calorie count.