Pink Punch
A refreshing, lightly sweet and tangy pink punch made with cranberry and grapefruit juices, fresh berries, a touch of elderflower, and sparkling water. Easily made alcoholic or non-alcoholic, perfect for parties, brunches, and showers.
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Servings: 6 servings (about 240 ml / 8 fl oz each)
Calories: 140kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry juice unsweetened or light
- 1 cup pink grapefruit juice fresh if possible
- 3/4 cup vodka or gin optional
- 1/4 cup elderflower liqueur or 1/4 cup simple syrup
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup muddled raspberries or strawberries
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda chilled
- Ice cubes or one ice block for the pitcher
- Garnish: lemon or grapefruit slices fresh mint, edible flowers
Instructions
- Chill a large pitcher and all liquid ingredients to keep the punch bright and cold.
- Gently muddle the raspberries or strawberries in a bowl until slightly crushed to release their juices.
- Pour cranberry juice and grapefruit juice into the chilled pitcher and stir to combine.
- Add the fresh lemon juice and elderflower liqueur or simple syrup; whisk briefly to blend.
- If using alcohol, pour in the vodka or gin and stir gently to incorporate.
- Optionally strain the muddled berries through a fine mesh for a clearer punch, or leave them in for texture.
- Add ice cubes or an ice block to the pitcher to control dilution as the punch sits.
- Just before serving, top the mixture with chilled sparkling water or club soda to add effervescence.
- Taste and adjust sweetness with more simple syrup or tartness with more lemon juice if needed.
- Serve in coupe or highball glasses, garnished with citrus slices, fresh mint, or edible flowers. Enjoy immediately.
Nutrition
Serving: 240g | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Fiber: 1g