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Cranberry Tequila Punch Recipe – The Perfect Holiday Cocktail

posted December 14, 2023 by

Cassandra Morris

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Cranberry Tequila Punch Recipe

Cranberry Tequila Punch Recipe

by Cassandra Morris

Ingredients

Christmas Punch

▢ 4 cups pure 100% Cranberry Juice chilled
▢ 3 cups sweet apple cider chilled (not apple cider vinegar)
▢ 2 cups reposado tequila add more or less to taste
▢ 1 can of frozen orange juice concentrate
▢ 2 ½ cups frozen cranberries
▢ 2 oranges thinly sliced into rounds

For Serving

▢ 1 ½ cups ginger ale add more or less to taste
▢ cinnamon stick in each glass

Instructions

Combine all Christmas Punch ingredients in a large punch bowl or drink dispenser. Mix until combined.
Add in cranberries and orange slices.
Let chill in your refrigerator until your party starts! Chill for at least 1 hour.
Upon serving, gently mix in the ginger ale and serve promptly. For optimal results, enjoy the Christmas Punch within a couple of hours after incorporating the ginger ale, as it will start to go flat over time.
Add a cinnamon stick to each glass and enjoy!
Cheers!

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Hi, I'm Cassandra!

I’m so happy you’re here! I’m here to spill the beans (and maybe some wine) on the best, tested-till-perfect recipes for every occasion. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, all of my recipes come with clear, easy-to-follow step-by-step directions, plus helpful tips and tricks to make cooking delicious meals easy for everyone. Let’s get cooking and make every meal a success!

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