Cranberry Pear Sparkling Punch
A festive pitcher of cranberry, pear and citrus with rosemary and a sparkling finish; alcohol is optional.
Nonalcoholic when made with alcohol-free sparkling cider and club soda. Prosecco, sparkling wine, rum or bourbon versions are adults only. Tips: use ripe juicy pears and freshly squeezed citrus; chill at least 1 hour; steep spices longer (up to 2 hours) for deeper flavor; add sparkling ingredients just before serving; freeze cranberries in ice cubes. Make ahead: prepare the spiced base up to 3 days ahead, cool, strain and refrigerate; add sparkling cider and club soda just before serving. Store base airtight refrigerated up to 3 days. Variations: pomegranate juice and blackberries; spiced pear cider instead of nectar; prosecco with ½ cup spiced rum or bourbon; grapefruit slices for a citrus twist. Pair with roast turkey and herbs, stuffing with cranberry sauce, charcuterie, Brie with honey, butternut squash, pecan pie or gingerbread/spiced cookies.
Ingredients
Cranberry pear base
- 4 cups (960 ml) 100% cranberry juice (no added sugar)
- 4 cups (960 ml) pear nectar or pear juice
- 1 cup (240 ml) fresh orange juice
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup (120 ml) honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 4 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 star anise
- 1 pear, thinly sliced
- 1 orange, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (150 g) fresh cranberries
Sparkling additions (just before serving)
- 2 cups (480 ml) sparkling cider
- 2 cups (480 ml) club soda or prosecco (for an adult version)
- Ice
Garnish
- Extra cranberries
- Pear slices
- Orange slices
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
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Method
- 1
Make the spiced cranberry pear base: in a large pot, combine cranberry juice, pear nectar, orange juice, lemon juice, honey, rosemary, cinnamon sticks, cloves and star anise. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, allowing flavors to blend. Remove from heat and let cool for 30 minutes. Strain (optional) if you prefer a smoother punch. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
- 2
Prepare the fruit: slice pears and oranges. Set aside a few slices for garnish and add the rest to the chilled punch base along with the fresh cranberries.
- 3
Assemble the punch: in a large punch bowl, combine the chilled punch base with the sliced fruit and cranberries.
- 4
Add the sparkle: just before serving, gently stir in sparkling cider and club soda. For an adult version, replace club soda with prosecco or a dry sparkling wine.
- 5
Serve and garnish: fill glasses with ice and ladle in the punch. Garnish with pear slices, orange slices, cranberries and a rosemary sprig.
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From Bobbie's “Bobbie's Recipe Card 93”. Written up by Bobbie's Kitchen · Updated 26 October 2026