Description
Cranberry pineapple bliss brings tropical sunshine to classic dessert lovers, offering a perfect balance of tart and sweet flavors. Refreshing ingredients dance together, creating a delightful treat that will transport palates to a paradise of culinary comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 64 ounces (1.89 liters) cranberry juice cocktail
- 14 ounces (414 milliliters) pineapple juice
- 1 frozen lemonade concentrate (thawed)
Soda and Carbonation:
- 1 can sprite or lemon-lime soda
Garnish:
- Orange slices
- Fresh cranberries
Instructions
- In a spacious punch bowl, blend cranberry juice cocktail, pineapple juice, and completely thawed lemonade concentrate until thoroughly integrated.
- Refrigerate the mixture for 30 minutes to enhance flavor melding and ensure optimal chilling.
- Immediately before guest arrival, gently cascade lemon-lime soda into the chilled liquid, creating a delicate swirl to preserve effervescence.
- Artfully arrange vibrant orange wheel slices and plump fresh cranberries across the punch surface for an elegant visual presentation.
- Fill individual serving glasses with crushed ice, then carefully ladle the sparkling crimson beverage, ensuring each glass receives an equal distribution of fruit garnishes.
- Serve immediately while the punch maintains its refreshing temperature and vibrant carbonation, offering guests a crisp and tantalizing tropical drink experience.
Notes
- Swap cranberry juice cocktail for pure cranberry juice to reduce sugar content and enhance natural tartness.
- Freeze cranberries and orange slices as decorative ice cubes to keep punch chilled without diluting flavors.
- Create a mocktail version by using sparkling water instead of soda for a lighter, less sweet alternative.
- Prep punch base ahead of time and add carbonated element just before serving to maintain maximum effervescence and freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 77 kcal
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 12 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg