Cranberry Pineapple Punch is my new go-to party cocktail. It can be made with or without alcohol and it’s perfect for holiday parties!
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CRANBERRY PINEAPPLE PUNCH
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I’m sitting at my desk writing and looking out of my office window. It looks out over my backyard filled with huge 40-year-old trees. I’m so lucky because my backyard is one of my favorite places on Earth! I can see the chickens wandering around my neighbor’s yard, the apples on the tree outside my window and the ground is covered in Fall leaves. It fills me with so much happiness I could burst! When I see the leaves on the ground I start to think about Thanksgiving and Christmas. The reason I love these holidays is that I get to spend time with my friends and family!
I love entertaining during the holidays because I get to spend time with people I love and have a great time with! Entertaining at the holidays can be stressful but I have some of the best tips for holiday entertaining. I just shared them the other day so make sure you check it out. One of my tips is to serve pitcher drinks! They’re so simple to make, you can mix them up ahead of time and people can serve themselves!
I partner with Kroger and they recently had me and my blogging friends out to their office for a #BloggerBanquet! We got to chat with the awesome people at Kroger to learn more about ClickList, how they develop the new products that they bring out and tour the largest Kroger store in the country. There was even a little Christmas caroling in ugly Christmas sweaters. It had everything we needed to get into the holiday spirit! The best part was the #BloggerBanquet! We each prepared a dish and shared it at a big dinner at the end of the day! It was so much fun!!! I knew a lot of the bloggers and got to meet even more in person for the first time. We had a blast and it was exactly what I love about the season.
There were about 20 or 30 of us and I was in charge of the cocktail. I knew right away it was going to be a pitcher drink. I didn’t want to be stuck behind the bar while all my friends were having a good time. I also knew that I wanted to serve something up that would be just as good without alcohol. About half of the bloggers there don’t drink and it’s the same at a party right? At any party, you’ll have someone that doesn’t drink or isn’t drinking to be the safe designated driver and I wanted to make sure that they weren’t left out.
I settled on the Cranberry Pineapple Punch because it was a beautiful color this time of year but it also has a bit of a tropical flavor. It makes it taste so refreshing and adds a bit of sunshine into these dark winter days we’re heading into here in Portland. And I think we all know cranberry is a great idea for the holidays, especially in a Cranberry Margarita!
I made two pitchers one for each drink, with and without alcohol. Because the pitchers were identical I marked the one without alcohol with a napkin around the handle. That way there isn’t any confusion. With a label, the pitchers could still get switched up. This way you know everyone can find their drink. I’d also freeze some fresh cranberries and use them to garnish the drinks. That way you can keep them cold longer without watering them down. Plus, the cranberries and sliced limes look so pretty together floating in this gorgeous drink!
Cranberry Pineapple Punch was such a hit I had to remake both pitchers three times! I love the flavor of the drink so much! It really is nice to have a bit of a tropical hint especially the rum version. It makes me feel like I could be either sharing what I’m thankful for or sitting on a beach relaxing. It’s a total holiday win in my book!
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 4 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup silver rum
- 1 cup coconut rum
- 2- liter ginger ale
- juice of 1-2 limes
Garnish
- 2 limes sliced (plus more for glasses)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries frozen
Instructions
- combine cranberry juice, pineapple juice, silver and coconut rum, and lime juice in a pitcher
- add lime slices and fresh cranberries to the pitcher
- top off with ginger ale or just add directly to a glass when serving
- enjoy!
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Delhipetals says
It tastes amazing thums up for the amazing share.
Aubrey Cota says
Thank you!
Joanna says
Thanks for this fantastic recipe. Can’t wait for summer to make it and have friends come over.
Aubrey Cota says
It’s such a great refreshing one for the summer, but remember you don’t have to wait as it can certainly be made all year around!
Boyd Kobe says
Well, now I have plenty of ideas what to bring to a party I’m attending! These look great, thank you.
Aubrey Cota says
Awesome! Thanks so much, Boyd.
Vanessa says
Thanks for sharing! I love the flavor combo, wouldn’t have thought of that. It would be nice for summer and winter!
Aubrey Cota says
Yes, it’s a great all year round drink!! Thank you, Vanessa.
Liteblue says
Thank you so much for commenting, it is lovely and really makes my day!
Emily says
Do you recommend using Malibu or Bacardi coconut rum for the coconut rum? Thanks!
Aubrey Cota says
I personally prefer Malibu Rum but honestly, have used both and it is very tasty either way.
Jenn says
Whats the non alcoholic recipe?
Aubrey Cota says
The same as the recipe listed sans the alcohol.
Michelle says
If I top off with ginger ale in an individual glass, what’s the ratio of punch to ale?
Aubrey Cota says
You’re just topping it off so it’s in your complete control. Pour the amount of punch you would like then add the ale.
Jo says
What Brand of cranberry juice would you recommend?
Aubrey Cota says
Cranberry Juice can be based on personal preference whether you like something more tart or sweeter, but I have used so many different types. Oceanspray is usually the most accessible.
Nikky says
Just served this at my birthday and everyone was thrilled. Thanks for such a great recipe.
Aubrey Cota says
So glad to hear that! Thank you.
Kathy says
Is the cranberry juice sweetened? What about the pineapple juice?
Thanks
Aubrey Cota says
It’s the juice you would get in the refrigerator section of your local grocery store.
Nikki says
Coolest welcome drink. Well said it’s like a refreshing punch
Julie says
I noticed in your article you said you made both alcoholic and no alcoholic versions for your party. In the comments you offer some suggestions for converting the recipe. Do you have actual amounts you used when you made the non alcoholic version. You mention having to remake both versions 3 times during the party.
Aubrey Cota says
You could just substitute the cup each from the alcohol and add a cup each of the original juices, or just omit the alcohol altogether and leave the ingredient amounts just the way they are.
temple run 3 says
Wow, this drink is delicious, after a tiring day with a cup of cool water this is great.
Aubrey Cota says
I’m glad to see that you like it so much, sorry to see that it was only given 3 stars 🙂
Roll the ball says
looks so refreshing! Simple flavors, but taste Awesome for the summer! thanks for your sharing!
Aubrey Cota says
Thank you!
Aubrey Cota says
It’s so good!!
Lara C says
This looks so refreshing! This will be nice for a day outside in the summer!
Aubrey Cota says
One of the major reasons this was created and shared! You will love it.
Robyn says
Hi, since there is a Cranberry pineapple do you just double up and add the alcohol and or (just ) ginger ale for N/A
Julie @Real Housemoms says
Hi Robyn, I’m not sure what you mean by “there is a cranberry pineapple”. Are you saying there is a ready-made cranberry + pineapple juice? If yes, you want the total amount of juice used to be the same as the recipe states (8 cups) and then prepare as directed.
Tracey says
I used a little more pine apple juice than cranberry juice and it was delicious. Very good drink. I would probably keep the ingredients around to throw a pitcher together for any gathering.
Aubrey Cota says
Glad you could adjust it to your liking! Good idea to keep the ingredients around especially when company pops by.
RebeTheDiva says
Tried this for Christmas but cheated and substituted Cranberry flavored ginger ale (it was on sale!) and used some leftover pom seeds for garnish. Everyone was very merry! 🙂
Aubrey Cota says
Oh I will have to try that!
Kathy says
I ended up having to use a gallon pitcher as the 80 oz pitcher fit only the juices and rums and there was not enough room for the entire bottle of ginger ale. And even using the gallon pitcher I couldn’t fit the entire 2 liter bottle. It tastes good even without the ginger ale.