This easy cranberry punch is fizzy, festive, and perfect for holiday gatherings. Just mix juices, add fruit on top, and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing Christmas drink everyone loves.

Overhead view of a festive cranberry punch topped with fresh cranberries and lime slices, with light bubbles around the edges.

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Sparkling Cranberry Punch

This cranberry punch is one of my favorite festive non-alcoholic drinks to make during the holidays. It’s bright, bubbly, and a perfectly refreshing with a mix of cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and lemon-lime soda.

If you love easy holiday drinks like my holiday punch and holiday sangria mocktail, this one is just as simple and crowd-pleasing for Christmas parties. It comes together in minutes, looks festive with cranberries and lime slices on top, and tastes refreshing without being overly sweet.

Ingredients Notes

Ingredients for cranberry punch displayed on a counter including Sprite, cranberry juice, and a can of pineapple juice.

Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.

  • Cranberry juice: Use a good-quality cranberry juice for the best flavor. You can go with 100 percent cranberry juice for a more tart holiday punch or a cranberry juice cocktail for something sweeter. Either option works well.
  • Pineapple juice: This adds just the right amount of sweetness and bright, fruity flavor. Look for canned pineapple juice so you can keep a few extras in the pantry during the holidays.
  • Lemon-lime soda or cranberry ginger ale: The bubbles make this a sparkling cranberry pineapple punch. Lemon-lime soda keeps it light and refreshing, while cranberry ginger ale adds an extra boost of cranberry flavor.
  • Fresh cranberries. These float beautifully in the punch and make it instantly festive. They don’t change the flavor much, but they add great color and presentation.
  • Lime slices. Thinly sliced limes add a fresh citrus note and make the Christmas punch look extra bright and pretty on the table.

How to Make Cranberry Punch

Pour cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and your soda of choice into a large punch bowl or beverage dispenser. Gently stir so the flavors mix without losing too many bubbles.

Overhead view of a festive cranberry punch topped with fresh cranberries and lime slices, with light bubbles around the edges.

Once the punch is combined, add a handful of fresh cranberries and a few lime slices right on top. They float beautifully and make the whole bowl look instantly festive.

Two glasses filled with sparkling cranberry punch and floating cranberries, set on a marble surface.

Set out plenty of ice and let everyone fill their own glass with the Christmas cranberry punch. If you prefer to keep the punch from watering down, serve the ice on the side instead of adding it directly to the bowl.

Clear drink dispenser filled with bright red cranberry punch, garnished with cranberries and lime slices, sitting on a wooden stand.

You may also love these other favorite holiday beverages: caramel apple cider, party punch and homemade eggnog.

More Holiday Punch Recipes

Overhead view of a festive cranberry punch topped with fresh cranberries and lime slices, with light bubbles around the edges.

Cranberry Punch

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Recipe by: Jamielyn Nye
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 30
This easy cranberry punch is fizzy, festive, and perfect for holiday gatherings. Just mix juices, add fruit on top, and you’ve got a crowd-pleasing Christmas drink everyone loves.
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Equipment

  • 1 large drink dispenser or punch bowl

Ingredients 

  • 3 liters cranberry juice
  • 2 liters sprite , or cranberry ginger ale
  • 46 ounces (1 can) pineapple juice

Cranberries and lime for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix juices together: Add the cranberry juice, sprite or ginger ale and pineapple juice into large punch bowl or drink dispenser. Mix.
  • Add fruit: Add sliced limes and cranberries to the top for serving.
  • Serve immediately. Ladle punch into cups with ice and enjoy.

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Notes

For a smaller group, this recipe can easily be split in half.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Protein: 1g, Fat: 0.2g, Saturated Fat: 0.01g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g, Sodium: 8mg, Potassium: 140mg, Fiber: 0.2g, Sugar: 23g, Vitamin A: 50IU, Vitamin C: 14mg, Calcium: 16mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes. You can mix the cranberry juice and pineapple juice a few hours ahead, then keep it chilled in the refrigerator. Wait to add the Sprite or cranberry ginger ale until right before serving so the punch stays bubbly.

Can I make this with something other than pineapple?

Absolutely. For a simple citrus twist, swap the pineapple juice for orange juice. It turns the drink into a bright, refreshing citrus cranberry punch. Garnish with orange slices instead of lime.

How should I garnish cranberry punch?

Frozen cranberries and lime slices are the easiest festive touch. You can also add rosemary sprigs to each glass for a pretty holiday presentation.

How do I store leftover punch?

Leftover punch will keep in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 days. The soda will lose some fizz, but the flavor is still delicious. Store it in a covered pitcher and add a splash of fresh soda when serving again if you’d like more sparkle.