Pomegranate Punch
This easy pomegranate punch mixes cherry pomegranate drink mix with cranberry, lime and orange juice plus fizzy club soda. It's a pretty, alcohol-free party drink!
Ingredients
- 2 pitcher packets Crystal Light Cherry Pomegranate drink mix (each makes 2 quarts) or any cherry pomegranate drink mix
- 8 cups water cold
- 2 cups cranberry juice chilled
- ½ cup lime juice freshly squeezed, from about 4 limes
- ½ cup orange juice pulp-free
- 2 cups club soda chilled
- crushed ice or ice cubes, for serving
For garnish
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds (arils)
- 2 limes sliced into thin wheels
- fresh mint sprigs
Instructions
- Add the drink mix to a large punch bowl or pitcher. Pour in the cold water and stir until the powder is completely dissolved.
- Stir in the cranberry juice, lime juice and orange juice. If you're making the punch ahead, cover and refrigerate it at this point for up to 24 hours.
- Right before serving, gently stir in the chilled club soda so it stays fizzy.
- Float the pomegranate seeds, a few lime wheels and some mint sprigs on top of the punch.
- Fill glasses with ice and ladle in the punch. Garnish each glass with a lime wheel, a few pomegranate seeds and a sprig of mint.
Notes
Make ahead: Mix the drink mix, water and juices up to 24 hours ahead and keep it in the refrigerator. Add the club soda, garnishes and ice just before serving.
Serving size: Each of the 24 servings is about ½ cup, which fits a punch cup. If you're using 8-ounce glasses over ice, you'll get about 13 servings.
More pomegranate flavor: Swap 2 cups of the water for 100% pomegranate juice.
Make it a cocktail: Add 1 ½ to 2 cups of white rum or vodka.
Storing: Leftovers keep, covered, in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days. Strain out the mint and lime first and top each glass with fresh club soda.
Nutrition
Calories: 16kcalCarbohydrates: 4gSodium: 9mgPotassium: 41mgSugar: 4gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 7mg
Nutrition details are an estimate, per serving.
