Holidays Christmas Christmas Drink Christmas Non-alcoholic Drink Cranberry-Orange Punch 5.0 (2) Add your rating & review This gorgeous fruity punch is perfect for any party—serve it on its own for a fun mocktail that will please kids and adults alike. By Melissa Fallon Melissa Fallon Melissa Fallon is a graphic designer and recipe developer who has been baking since she was 7 years old. Melissa has worked as a graphic designer for Better Homes & Gardens and art director of food brands for American Crafts, and has designed websites for food blogs including Fit Foodie Finds, and more. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 6, 2024 Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Reviewed by Dietitian Christa Brown, M.S., RDN, LD Christa Brown is a registered dietitian and business owner with a practice focus on diabetes management and content development for brands and fitness influencers. 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Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Close Photo: Abby Littlejohn Active Time: 5 mins Additional Time: 3 hrs 55 mins Total Time: 4 hrs Servings: 24 Yield: 24 cups Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free Vegan Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Abby Littlejohn Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 2 (2 quart) bottles chilled cranberry juice (no-sugar-added but sweetened with fruit juice) 1 (1 liter) bottle chilled club soda 6 cups orange juice Oranges, thinly sliced for garnish Fresh cranberries for garnish Directions Combine cranberry juice, soda and orange juice in a large punch bowl. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours. Abby Littlejohn When ready to serve, float orange slices and cranberries in the punch. Abby Littlejohn Equipment Large punch bowl Frequently Asked Questions Can I drink this if I have diabetes? In one cup, which is a serving, this drink slips into our guidelines for drinks that are diabetes-appropriate which is ≤150 calories and ≤30g carbohydrates. If you decide to make this a boozy drink, be sure to have some food with it and check your blood sugar levels before and after imbibing. Does this drink provide any nutrition? This drink will hydrate you and give you about 52% of your day's worth of vitamin C. You'll also get a touch of vitamin A, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium and potassium. What other juices can be mixed with orange juice? This punch would work well with pomegranate juice or cherry juice. Make sure to look for 100% juice on the label. Can I use frozen cranberries instead of fresh? Absolutely! Frozen cranberries will also keep the punch chilled when serving. Can I add alcohol to the punch? Yes, you can set out optional alcoholic mix-ins, like tequila and/or vodka, for a mix-your-own cocktail station. Can I make cranberry-orange punch ahead? Yes! We recommend covering and chilling the punch for at least 4 hours. If you prefer more carbonation, stir in the chilled club soda right before serving. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S., and Jan Valdez Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, November 2018 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 106 Calories 0g Fat 27g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 24 Serving Size about 1 cup Calories 106 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 27g 10% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 26g Protein 1g 2% Total Fat 0g 0% Vitamin A 200IU 4% Vitamin C 47mg 52% Folate 20mcg 5% Sodium 4mg 0% Calcium 20mg 2% Iron 1mg 3% Magnesium 17mg 4% Potassium 254mg 5% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.