Name: Refreshing Sparkling Cranberry Ginger Punch
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups (950 ml) cranberry juice, preferably 100% pure unsweetened or lightly sweetened; 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated; 3 cups (700 ml) sparkling water, chilled; 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, adjust to taste; 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; ½ cup fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish); A handful of fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Refreshing Sparkling Cranberry Ginger Punch

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A lively and refreshing holiday punch blending tart cranberry juice, fresh ginger infusion, and sparkling water with a touch of natural sweetness. Perfect for festive gatherings and easy to make in under 10 minutes.

Author: Marco Santini
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (steeping time)
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 8 servings 1x
Category: Beverage
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 cups (950 ml) cranberry juice, preferably 100% pure unsweetened or lightly sweetened
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
3 cups (700 ml) sparkling water, chilled
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, adjust to taste
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
½ cup fresh cranberries (optional, for garnish)
A handful of fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

Peel a 2-inch piece of fresh ginger and grate it finely using a microplane or fine grater (about 2-3 minutes).
Combine the grated ginger with ½ cup (120 ml) of hot water in a small bowl or measuring cup and let steep for 10 minutes to create a ginger infusion.
In a large pitcher, mix 4 cups (950 ml) cranberry juice, the strained ginger infusion, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir gently until the sweetener dissolves (about 2 minutes).
Just before serving, add 3 cups (700 ml) chilled sparkling water and stir very gently to preserve the bubbles.
Garnish with fresh cranberries and mint leaves. Serve immediately over ice if desired.

Notes

Use fresh ginger for best flavor; steep in hot (not boiling) water to avoid bitterness. Stir sparkling water in gently to keep bubbles. Adjust sweetness with honey or maple syrup to taste. For a festive adult version, add bourbon or spiced rum before sparkling water. Store base mixture refrigerated up to 2 days; add sparkling water just before serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8 oz (240 ml)
Calories: 7090
Sugar: 1620
Sodium: 1020
Carbohydrates: 1822
Fiber: 0.5

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