Holiday Cranberry Citrus Ice Ring Punch

Holiday Cranberry Citrus Ice Ring Punch is a medium American recipe that serves 10. 460 calories per serving. Recipe by Martha Stewart on YouTube.

Prep: 30 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 50 min

Cost: $19.50 total, $1.95 per serving

Ingredients

  • 5 pieces Oranges (sliced into 1/8‑inch rounds)
  • 2 pieces Lemons (sliced into 1/8‑inch rounds)
  • 2 cups Fresh Cranberries (washed and patted dry)
  • 3 cups Cranberry Juice (100% unsweetened)
  • 2 cups Water (filtered, room temperature)
  • 2 cups Fresh Orange Juice (squeezed from fresh oranges)
  • 1 cup Tangerine Juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 cup Pomegranate Juice (100% juice)
  • 4 cups Ginger Ale (chilled)
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Sprigs (for flavor and garnish)

Instructions

  1. Slice Citrus

    Using a sharp chef's knife, slice the 5 oranges and 2 lemons into 1/8‑inch rounds, keeping the slices even.

    Time: PT10M

  2. Layer Cranberries

    Place about 2 cups of fresh cranberries at the bottom of the ice ring mold, spreading them evenly.

    Time: PT5M

  3. Create Shingled Fruit Layers

    Alternate orange and lemon slices over the cranberries, overlapping the edges (shingling) until the mold is full.

    Time: PT10M

  4. Add Rosemary

    Tuck 2‑3 rosemary sprigs among the fruit layers for aroma.

    Time: PT2M

  5. Pour Juice and Water

    Pour 3 cups of cranberry juice over the fruit, then add water until the liquid reaches just below the top of the mold.

    Time: PT3M

  6. Freeze the Ice Ring

    Place the mold in the freezer and freeze for at least 24 hours until solid.

    Time: PT0M

    Temperature: 0°F

  7. Prepare Punch Base

    In a pitcher, combine 2 cups fresh orange juice, 1 cup tangerine juice, 1 cup pomegranate juice, and an additional 1‑2 cups cranberry juice if desired. Stir gently.

    Time: PT5M

  8. Assemble Punch

    Place the frozen ice ring into the punch bowl, then pour the juice mixture over it.

    Time: PT2M

  9. Add Ginger Ale at the Last Minute

    Just before guests arrive, slowly pour 4 cups chilled ginger ale over the punch, allowing it to fizz.

    Time: PT2M

  10. Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with additional rosemary sprigs and serve in chilled glasses or cups.

    Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories
460
Protein
1g
Carbohydrates
115g
Fat
0g
Fiber
2g

Dietary info: Vegan, Gluten‑Free, Dairy‑Free, Nut‑Free

Allergens: Citrus (orange, lemon, tangerine), Potential sulfites in ginger ale

Last updated: April 7, 2026

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Holiday Cranberry Citrus Ice Ring Punch

Recipe by Martha Stewart

A festive non‑alcoholic punch featuring a stunning frozen ice ring of cranberries, orange and lemon slices, scented with rosemary. The ice ring chills the drink while releasing bright citrus flavors, and a splash of ginger ale adds a champagne‑like fizz. Perfect for holiday open‑house gatherings.

MediumAmericanServes 10

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Source Video
42m
Prep
0m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
52m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$19.50
Total cost
$1.95
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Slice Citrus
  • Layer Cranberries
  • Create Shingled Fruit Layers
  • Freeze the Ice Ring
  • Add Ginger Ale at the Last Minute

Safety Warnings

  • Use a sharp knife carefully when slicing citrus
  • Handle the frozen ice ring with a towel to avoid burns from extreme cold

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