Red Satin Punch

📜 Collection: UK2 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Beverages A festive and bubbly large-batch punch, perfect for parties. This simple recipe combines cranberry and apple juices with 7-Up, served with decorative cherry-filled ice cubes.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
15 mins0 mins4 hours40-50 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Ice cube trays
  • Very large punch bowl
  • Stirring spoon

Ingredients

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
2 QuartsCranberry Juicechilled
2 QuartsApple Juicechilled
2 (2-liter) bottles7-Upchilled
As neededMaraschino Cherriesfor ice cubes

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Ice Cubes

  1. Place one maraschino cherry in each compartment of two or three ice cube trays. Carefully fill the trays with 7-Up and place them in the freezer until frozen solid (at least 4 hours).

Step 2: Combine Juices

  1. In a large punch bowl, combine the chilled 2 quarts cranberry juice and chilled 2 quarts apple juice.

Step 3: Add Soda and Serve

  1. Just before you are ready to serve, gently pour in the chilled 2 (2-liter) bottles 7-Up and give it a brief stir until well incorporated and bubbly.
  2. Add the prepared cherry ice cubes to the punch bowl and serve immediately.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: The cherry ice cubes can be prepared up to a week in advance and stored in a freezer bag. Mix the juices and add the soda just before serving to maintain maximum fizz.


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