Both merry and bright, ABK’s Grapefruit Cranberry Christmas Punch is slushy, bubbly, sweet, and tart—a vibrant, inviting drink for any festive get-together.
Originally posted in 2008, this refreshing, slushy punch is a “blast from the past.” We’ve updated and improved the recipe–and it’s already received rave reviews at our holiday gatherings!
Just 5 simple ingredients
Our grapefruit cranberry punch is made with 5 ingredients and is garnished with fresh fruit. This is what we used:
Grapefruit sections and juice
Cranberry juice
Sugar
Water
Sprite
Cranberries, sliced grapefruit, and oranges for garnish
Do I need a Punch Bowl?
Punch bowls say “party” anytime they are used! We had fun looking for punch bowls at our local thrift store and scored this one for 3 dollars! It’s a smaller-sized bowl and will be easy to include on any table at our next event.
No punch bowl? You can prep this punch directly in serving glasses. Just scoop a spoonful of slush into individual glasses and top with ice and soda. Add cranberries and sliced grapefruit to garnish.
How to make the best Grapefruit Cranberry Punch
Grapefruit sections: We prefer Del Monte Red Grapefruit sections by far to any canned grapefruit we tried. Del Monte’s grapefruit sections are firm, bright colored, and perfectly tangy. You can find them packaged in a 52-ounce square plastic container in the refrigerator located in the produce section. We also use the juice from the grapefruit in the punch.
Sprite vs 7UP: Although many types of soda can be used, we prefer Sprite to Sprite Zero and 7UP. You may also want to try the drink with your favorite club soda or seltzer water. This will create a more tart punch, so feel free to add sweetener as needed.
Fruit for garnish: Use fresh or frozen cranberries along with thinly sliced grapefruit and oranges for added flavor and garnish. So inviting and colorful!
Grapefruit Cranberry Christmas Punch
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup water
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 3 ½ cups Del Monte Red Grapefruit sections
- 3 cups grapefruit juice from the grapefruit container
- 3 ½ cups cranberry Juice
- 2 two-liter bottles Sprite or 7UP
Instructions
The day before serving:
- In a medium bowl, stir water and sugar together until sugar is dissolved. Add grapefruit sections, grapefruit juice, and cranberry juice. Stir.
- Pour into a 9×13-inch metal pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze.
To serve:
- Place the pan on the counter for 30-45 minutes, until ice is able to be chopped.
- Using a bench scraper, chop frozen fruit mixture until it resembles shaved ice.
- Place into a punch bowl or into individual serving cups. Pour Sprite over the frozen fruit mixture to make a slush. Add ice to serving cups if desired. Garnish with cranberries and sliced fruit.
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