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Freedom Fruit Punch Cocktail Recipe

Freedom Fruit Punch Cocktail Recipe
This fruity cocktail is all about sweet and tangy flavors coming together for a refreshing summer drink. It's simple to follow, and you can make it with or without alcohol—totally up to you.
John
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 20

Equipment

  • Punch bowl (2-gallon capacity)
  • Large mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Ice bucket
  • Ladle: For serving.
  • Pitcher (optional for mixing)
  • Glassware (tumblers or mason jars work well)
  • Cutting board and knife for fruit preparation
  • Citrus juicer (optional)

Ingredients

Base Ingredients:

  • 4 cups cranberry juice
  • 3 cups pineapple juice
  • 2 cups orange juice freshly squeezed if possible
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 2 liters ginger ale or lemon-lime soda
  • 1 cup grenadine syrup

For Adult Version:

  • 2 cups white rum
  • 1 cup orange liqueur

Garnishes:

  • 2 oranges sliced into rounds
  • 1 lemon sliced into rounds
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries halved
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • Fresh mint sprigs
  • Ice cubes

Instructions

  • Chill all juices and soda for at least 4 hours before making the punch.
  • Wash and prep all the fruit garnishes. Slice up those oranges and lemons, halve the strawberries.
  • Combine cranberry juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice in your punch bowl. Give it a good stir.
  • Pour in the grenadine and mix until everything looks even.
  • If you're going for the adult version, add the white rum and orange liqueur now. Stir again.
  • Right before serving, pour in the ginger ale or lemon-lime soda. Stir gently—nobody wants flat punch.
  • Toss in a bunch of ice cubes to keep things cold.
  • Float the fruit slices and berries on top. Looks fancy, right?
  • Garnish with fresh mint sprigs for that extra touch.
  • Serve it up in chilled glasses. Add more ice if you like your drinks extra cold.

Notes

This recipe should serve about 20 people. If you're expecting a big crowd, just double everything.
For a non-alcoholic punch, swap the rum and orange liqueur for extra juice or sparkling water.
You can prep the punch up to a day ahead—just hold off on adding the soda until the last minute so it stays fizzy.
Want it sweeter? Add 1/2 cup simple syrup. Prefer it less sweet? Try cutting the grenadine down to 1/2 cup.
Freezing some of the fruit garnishes is a neat trick. It keeps the punch cold and doesn't water it down.
This punch is a great match for barbecue, appetizers, or basically any summer dessert you can think of.