Cranberry and Pomegranate Sparkling Punch

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are developed and reviewed.

A festive, lightly tart punch with cranberry and pomegranate juices balanced by sparkling water and a touch of orange zest. This recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, brings together cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, sparkling water for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 100 calories and feeds 8, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Serves 8 Cocktails cuisine 100 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

3 cups cranberry juice
2 cups pomegranate juice
3 cups sparkling water
1/2 cup fresh orange juice
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp orange zest
1/2 cup fresh cranberries
2 cups ice cubes

Bar tools worth buying for drinks like this → Best Bar Tools for 2026: Shakers, Jiggers & Strainers Worth Buying

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Small appliances → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: In a large punch bowl, combine 3 cups of cranberry juice, 2 cups of pomegranate juice, and 1/2 cup of fresh orange juice, stirring to blend the tart flavors.
Step 2: Whisk in 2 tablespoons of maple syrup until fully dissolved for a subtle sweetness.
Step 3: Add 1 tablespoon of fresh orange zest and 1/2 cup of fresh cranberries to the mixture for bright citrus aroma and festive color.
Step 4: Just before serving, pour in 3 cups of chilled sparkling water and add 2 cups of ice cubes to chill and lightly carbonate the punch.
Step 5: Stir gently to combine all ingredients without losing the bubbles.