Christmas Punch (Print version)

Bright, bubbly Christmas punch with cranberry, apple, and citrus. Ready in five minutes for holiday parties and family gatherings.

# Ingredients:

01 - 4 cups (960 ml) cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
02 - 2 cups (480 ml) apple juice, chilled
03 - 1/2 cup (120 ml) fresh orange juice
04 - 2 cups (480 ml) lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7UP), chilled
05 - 1 medium orange, sliced into wheels
06 - 1 medium apple, cored and sliced
07 - 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
08 - Fresh mint sprigs for garnish

# Instructions:

01 - Refrigerate the cranberry juice, apple juice, and orange juice for at least two hours so they are ice cold.
02 - Pour the cranberry juice, apple juice, and orange juice into a large pitcher or punch bowl and stir gently.
03 - Slice the orange into thin wheels, core and slice the apple, and rinse the cranberries. Set them aside.
04 - Pour in the cold lemon-lime soda right before serving and stir once gently to combine.
05 - Drop in the orange wheels, apple slices, cranberries, and mint sprigs. Ladle into glasses and enjoy immediately.

# Good to know:

01 - For best results, serve immediately after adding the soda.

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