Quick Holiday Punch Ice Ring (Printable)

A festive blend of citrus and cranberry flavors topped with a decorative ice ring for gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ 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 - 1 liter ginger ale, chilled
09 - 1 liter lemon-lime soda, chilled
10 - 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
11 - 1/2 cup simple syrup (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Arrange orange and lemon slices along with cranberries evenly in a Bundt pan or ring mold. Pour water or clear fruit juice over the fruit to cover. Freeze for at least 4 hours until solid.
02 - Dip the mold briefly in warm water to loosen the ice ring. Invert it carefully onto a serving plate.
03 - In a large punch bowl, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup if using. Stir thoroughly.
04 - Just before serving, gently fold in chilled ginger ale and lemon-lime soda to preserve carbonation.
05 - Float the prepared ice ring in the punch bowl for a festive appearance and chilled effect.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Features a stunning ice ring for visual appeal
  • Refreshing citrus and cranberry flavors perfect for holidays
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  • Freeze the ice ring for at least 4 hours for best results
  • Substitute fruits in the ice ring to customize flavors and colors
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  • Use a Bundt pan for a perfectly shaped ice ring
  • Dip the mold briefly in warm water to easily unmold the ice ring
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