Ingredients:

  • 6 cups sweetened cranberry juice cocktail
  • 1 cup fresh orange juice, strained
  • 3 cups ginger ale, chilled
  • 1/4 cup simple syrup (optional, for sweetness adjustment)
  • 1 large orange, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Ensure all liquid ingredients (cranberry juice, orange juice, and ginger ale) are thoroughly chilled prior to mixing.
  2. In a large punch bowl or pitcher, gently combine the chilled cranberry juice cocktail and fresh orange juice. Stir gently.
  3. If using 100% pure cranberry juice instead of cocktail, or if a sweeter profile is desired, stir in the simple syrup now. Taste and adjust.
  4. Just before serving, slowly pour in the cold ginger ale (or other carbonated mixer) to maintain maximum effervescence. Do not stir vigorously.
  5. Garnish the punch bowl with fresh orange slices and serve immediately over ice.