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Sparkling Cranberry Punch Recipe

This Sparkling Cranberry Punch recipe, adapted from the legendary *River Road Recipes* (Junior League of Baton Rouge, 1959), is a festive and refreshing drink that's perfect for holidays and gatherings! This recipe, which helped raise $1,000,000 for charity by 1980, combines the tartness of cranberries with a delightful sparkle. We've updated it with a touch of extra dried cranberries and water for an even more intense flavor. Get ready to impress your guests with this classic, yet elevated, cranberry punch!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 125 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Sparkling Cranberry Punch

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How to Make Sparkling Cranberry Punch

  1. Empty one (14-ounce) can of jellied cranberry sauce into a 2-quart saucepan.
  2. Add 1/2 cup water to the saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly with an immersion blender or whisk until the cranberry sauce is completely melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in 1 cup granulated sugar and continue cooking until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  4. Add 1/4 cup dried cranberries to the mixture. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  5. Refrigerate the mixture until thoroughly chilled (at least 2 hours).
  6. Once chilled, stir in 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon extract, and 1 cup chilled ginger ale.
  7. Just before serving, add the remaining 1/2 cup of chilled ginger ale.
  8. Serve immediately in frosted glasses. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs and/or clove-studded lemon slices, if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

123g

Fat

0g

Carbs

10g

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Low Protein Healthy Beverages Fruit American Southern United States Easy Beginner Cook Low Fat Punch Dietary Low Sodium Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low In Something Berries Brunch Taste Mood Sweet Presentation Served Cold