Pink Punch
Bright, bubbly and irresistibly pink — this pink punch combines cranberry and grapefruit juices with a touch of citrus, sweetener and sparkling water for a festive cocktail or mocktail perfect for parties and warm evenings.
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Servings: 8 servings (about 180 ml / 6 oz per serving)
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry juice ruby or unsweetened
- 1 cup pink grapefruit juice fresh preferred
- 1/2 cup orange liqueur or 1/2 cup orange juice for nonalcoholic
- 1 cup vodka or light rum optional
- 2 cups sparkling water or club soda chilled
- 1/4 cup simple syrup or honey syrup adjust to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
- Slices of lemon and lime for garnish
- Fresh berries for garnish
- Ice cubes or a block of ice
Instructions
- Chill all liquids and glassware ahead of time to keep the punch bright and cold.
- Juice the pink grapefruit and lime, removing seeds and strainer pulp.
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine cranberry juice and grapefruit juice.
- Add orange liqueur or orange juice and stir to blend flavors evenly.
- Sweeten with simple syrup or honey syrup, tasting and adjusting for desired sweetness.
- If making an alcoholic punch, add vodka or light rum and stir gently.
- Add a block of ice or large ice cubes to the bowl to chill without diluting quickly.
- Pour in chilled sparkling water or club soda just before serving to preserve fizz.
- Garnish with lemon and lime slices and scatter fresh berries in the punch for visual appeal.
- Serve in chilled glasses over ice, finishing each glass with a small citrus twist.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Sodium: 10mg | Sugar: 24g