Cranberry Tequila Punch Cocktail Recipe
This festive cocktail combines tart cranberry juice with smooth tequila and fresh citrus for a perfect party drink that serves 8-10 people.
Equipment
- Large punch bowl (2-3 quart capacity)
- Long-handled spoon for stirring
- Ice bucket
- Serving ladle
- 8-10 highball glasses
- Citrus juicer
- Measuring cups and jiggers
- Cutting Board
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 2 cups silver tequila
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups fresh lime juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup
- 4 cups club soda
- Ice cubes
Garnish:
- Fresh cranberries
- Orange slices
- Lime wedges
- Fresh mint sprigs
Instructions
- Pour tequila, cranberry juice, lime juice, orange juice, and simple syrup into the punch bowl.
- Stir the mixture with a long-handled spoon until well combined.
- Add club soda just before serving to maintain carbonation.
- Fill the punch bowl with ice cubes.
- Float orange slices, fresh cranberries, and mint sprigs on top.
- Fill each glass with ice before ladling in the punch.
- Garnish individual glasses with lime wedges and extra mint sprigs.
Notes
Store leftover punch without ice in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Make simple syrup ahead by heating equal parts water and sugar until dissolved, then cooling completely.
For a mocktail version, replace tequila with additional club soda and a splash of orange blossom water.
Add extra simple syrup if the punch tastes too tart.