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Spiced Orange Cranberry Holiday Punch

A festive alcohol-free punch with orange, tart cranberry, warm spices and fresh sparkling fizz.

Spiced Orange Cranberry Holiday Punch, photographed by Bobbie
The original food picture from Bobbie's recipe card.
Makes about 9 cups (10 cups with optional apple juice) 20 minutes as printed (10 minutes prep + 10 minutes cook); method specifies 10–15 minutes simmering plus coolingBuy ingredients on Amazon Make a shopping list for this
VegetarianMake ahead

Alcohol-free. The former shared 1.5-gallon label was removed because the two batches contain different liquid amounts. The displayed yields are calculated from the listed water, juices and sparkling liquid before ice; optional apple juice adds 1 cup to the main batch or 2 cups to the large batch. Large batch: mix in a large punch bowl with ice and garnish. Tips: fresh cranberries and orange juice give the best flavor; adjust sweetness; make syrup ahead, refrigerated up to 2 weeks; add sparkling water only just before serving. Variations: replace 1 cup cranberry juice with pomegranate juice; apple cider instead of apple juice; lemon and lime slices; a few slices of ginger in the syrup; cinnamon sugar glass rims. Punch without sparkling water keeps refrigerated up to 24 hours. Pair with roasted turkey, herb stuffing, glazed ham, Brie with honey, charcuterie, candied pecans, sweet potatoes, pumpkin cheesecake or gingerbread cookies.

Ingredients

Spiced cranberry syrup

  • 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup brown sugar or honey
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 1 star anise (optional)
  • Orange peel (from 1 orange)

Punch (alcohol-free)

  • 4 cups 100% orange juice
  • 2 cups 100% cranberry juice
  • 2 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda (add just before serving)
  • 1 cup apple juice (optional)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Ice (as needed)

Garnish

  • Orange slices
  • Fresh cranberries
  • Rosemary sprigs
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Star anise (optional)

Large batch (about 17 cups; 19 cups with optional apple juice)

  • 8 cups orange juice (1.9 L)
  • 4 cups cranberry juice (950 ml)
  • 4 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda (950 ml)
  • 2 cups apple juice (480 ml, optional)
  • 1 batch spiced cranberry syrup (using amounts above)
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

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Method

  1. 1

    Make the spiced cranberry syrup: in a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, water, sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise and orange peel. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst. Remove from heat, strain and let cool completely.

  2. 2

    Prepare the punch: in a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine orange juice, cranberry juice, cooled spiced cranberry syrup, apple juice (if using) and fresh lemon juice. Stir well.

  3. 3

    Just before serving, add sparkling water or lemon-lime soda for a refreshing fizz.

  4. 4

    Fill the punch bowl with ice.

  5. 5

    Add orange slices, fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs, cinnamon sticks and star anise. Stir gently and enjoy!

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From Bobbie's “Bobbie's Recipe Card 113”. Written up by Bobbie's Kitchen · Updated 26 October 2026