Simple Sparkling Cranberry Punch

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

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A quick and easy punch featuring tart cranberry juice balanced with sweet orange soda and fresh lime juice for a festive drink. This recipe, ready in about 5 minutes, brings together cranberry juice, orange soda, fresh lime juice 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 10, 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: 5 min Serves 10 Cocktails cuisine 100 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups cranberry juice
3 cups orange soda
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup, for garnish lime slices
1/4 cup, for garnish cranberries
3 cups ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large punch bowl, pour 4 cups of cranberry juice and 3 cups of orange soda, stirring gently to combine the sweet and tart flavors.
Step 2: Add 1/2 cup of fresh lime juice to brighten the punch with citrus acidity and stir again.
Step 3: Add 3 cups of ice cubes to chill the punch and keep it refreshing throughout the event.
Step 4: Garnish with 1/4 cup of fresh lime slices and 1/4 cup of cranberries scattered on top for a festive and colorful presentation.