Cranberry Pineapple Punch is crisp, refreshing, and super enjoyable. It’s also very pretty, which is important when you want to jazz things up for the holidays. The cranberries in this holiday punch absolutely sparkle next to the fresh lime.
Oh and one more thing: this Christmas punch is totally easy; like add and stir.
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This Sparkling Cranberry Pineapple Punch was made possible by the one and only Dole. Their pineapple juice is known on the street as the “King of Juices™.” It’s kind of like going to Hawaii and squeezing the juice out of a fresh ripe pineapple (minus the traveling and the squeezing). That’s the secret ingredient here: 100% DOLE® Canned Pineapple Juice!
This fizzy holiday punch has just the right amount of sweetness and is loved by grown ups and littles (my son’s favorite “soda”) so it’s perfect for any party. It works because lime goes well with cranberries and ginger goes well with pineapple but so do cranberries and lime – I might have done a little research in The Flavor Bible – cool tool by the way.
It’s so crisp and refreshing as a holiday punch! You’ll want to go ahead and make a double batch ;).
Ingredients for Christmas Cranberry Pineapple Punch:
Chilled ingredients work best to keep your punch cold and extra fizzy.
We used Dole Canned pineapple juice, Cranberry Juice Cocktail (any brand is ok) and Ginger Ale.
Fresh or frozen cranberries work well and the lime adds a great pop of color and compliments the cranberry very well. Cranberries keep well in the freezer for like a year #ForReals. I buy them during the holidays when they are on sale and freeze (because they disappear from stores soon after).
How to Make this Cranberry Pineapple Punch:
1. In a large pitcher or punch bowl, stir together: 3 cups pineapple juice, 3 cups cranberry juice and 4 cups ginger ale.
2. Add ice, sliced lime, and cranberries. Stir gently to combine and serve to your favorite people.
3. Yeah, there is no step 3. I told you it was easy!
I told you it was easy!! You’ll have to discover for yourself just how good this is!
Cranberry Pineapple Punch
Ingredients
- 3 cups Dole Canned Pineapple Juice, Chilled
- 3 cups Cranberry Juice Cocktail, Chilled
- 4 cups Ginger Ale, Chilled
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/2 lime, thinly sliced
- ice
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, stir together: 3 cups pineapple juice, 3 cups cranberry juice and 4 cups ginger ale.
- Add cranberries, sliced lime and ice. Stir gently to combine and serve to your favorite people.
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I hope this punch makes your holidays more merry and bright! If you make it for your next party let me know :).
I made this for a work holiday party – everyone LOVED it! We were all joking that it was spiked because it was so good. The whole thing went, and multiple people asked for the recipe!
That’s wonderful, Christine! So glad it was a hit. Thank you for sharing.
Hello! Looks delicious! Could I sub orange juice for the pineapple juice?
Jainy, feel free to omit and substitute those ingredients, the punch should still taste great. Let me know what you end up doing.
Very good punch! Not terribly sweet like party punches can be, and the pineapple flavor was a nice surprise (according to our guests). Used 100% cranberry juice instead of the “cocktail” and added 1/4 cup of simple syrup to adjust for sweetness, the rest of the recipe remained the same. Our guests enjoyed it very much, and it looked lovely with the red cranberries and green lime slices floating in the clear glass pitcher. Offered white rum on the side for those who wanted to spike it a little… or a lot!
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Victoria! Thank you so much for sharing that with me.
Used natural, no added sugar cranberry and pineapple juice plus non-diet ginger ale. It was tart and almost cloudy. Emphasize sweet cranberry and pineapple.
Hi Pat, I suspect it was due to substitutions – I haven’t had that experience – it could be the product you used.
Can I use a Sherbet in it? If so, what would be the best flavor?
Thank you!
Hi Peggy, I imagine that should work! Have you tried my Raspberry Sherbet Party Punch?
Hello! I was wondering, if I use Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale, would I still use the same amount of Pineapple juice?
Hi Kimmy, I haven’t tested that so I’m not sure. I would suggest just adding it to taste.
This is a really good punch have been making it for years. I try cutting corners and used Canada Dry Cranberry Ginger Ale and just didn’t work with my friends and family. but this recipe is my go-to punch.
I’m so glad this was a hit!
Can’t wait to try making this for a Bachelorette! Can alcohol be added to this recipe? If so, what kind would you recommend?
Hi Sarah! I hope you love this recipe! I haven’t tried adding alcohol but one of my readers wrote in with the following: “Some of the adults added Limoncello (alcohol) to their glasses.” I hope this helps!
How far ahead can you make this? Also Would the cranberries not taste bitter if you eat them in the drink?
hi there, I would add Ginger Ale right before serving and the rest can be prepared a day before. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for few days but the drink won’t be fizzy anymore. Hope this help 😀
Hello Natasha i tried it without the cranberry on top and it was so goood i used mountain dew instead of ginger ale too i still so good i’m having a cocktail party i hope my guests like it!
Hi Navia, thank you for sharing your good comments with us. Great to know that you loved this recipe!
Wouldn’t the ice dilute the drink?
It won’t if it will be added last before serving.
I usually make ice (or an ice ring like my mom made) from cranberry & pineapple juice mixed together.
That way the punch does not get diluted.
Can you make this into a adult cocktail like using rum ?
Hi Lisa, that may work! I haven’t tested that but if you experiment I would love to know how you like that.
I think it would be good with vodka🥂
My mother usually added vodka.
LOVE this. Thank you. 💞🌲🌲🎁🎁
You are most welcome, Carole!
Hi there. I am wanting to make this punch for 100 people. Any idea how many batches I need to make??? Or how many servings a single batch would accommodate?
Hi Joanne, this recipe makes ten cups (servings) If you are looking for a cup for each then you would need ten times the recipe. I hope that helps.
Thank you so much I love your recipes they all came out so good merry Christmas and happy new year
That’s just awesome! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you also!
Natasha, I just wanted to wish you a Very Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for all of your wonderful cooking shows and the tour of your kitchen what a dream kitchen for sure.Cheryl
Thank you so much Cheryl and a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving to you also!
I just love your recipes! Happy Thanksgiving!
You’re so nice! Thank you!
That actually looks delicious and I need one dish recipes like this so badly, with my energy levels. Thank you!!
You’re so welcome, Alisha! Thank you for the great review!
I have been drinking this punch since the 1960s.
This was my mother’s ‘go-to’ punch.
It also is great with vodka added for those who would like.
Thank you for sharing this with us, Paula!
How much vodka do you put in it?
We usually just do it by the glass – since we have kids & non-drinkers.
How much vodka did you add to the recipe?
Vodka is usually added by the glass since there are kids at the family gatherings.
When no kids are present it depends on how much we make, but 1 jigger (1-1/2 ounce) for every 8 ounces of punch.
I have always used vodka, but have been told it would be good with rum.
Oooh, how much vodka do you add for the whole recipe?
Hi Natasha,
I made your punch recipe for Christmas. It was a big hit, plus very delicious with flavored vodka!!
I’m so happy you enjoyed that, Sue! Thank you for that amazing feedback!
Wondering what type of ginger ale everyone is using? We’re in Michigan so Vernor’s brand is very popular, however I’ve heard it’s a very different taste compared to others. Is anyone using it or something like Canada Dry?
HI Candi, we make this Christmas punch with Canada Dry brand ginger ale.
Has anyone ever made this with the diet cranberry and diet ginger ale? I have a lot of friends on low carb diets or don’t like to drink all the sugar. Curious if it would still be good or if I should just make the regular version.
Hi Andrea, I have not tested that but I bet it would still work. If you experiment, let me know how you liked the recipe.