Sparkling Citrus Punch (Printable Version)

A lively blend of orange and lemon slices with sparkling lemonade and water.

# What You'll Need:

→ Citrus Fruits

01 - 2 large oranges, thinly sliced
02 - 2 large lemons, thinly sliced

→ Juice and Base

03 - 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
04 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

→ Sweetener

05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar, optional

→ Sparkling Component

06 - 4 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda
07 - 25 fluid ounces chilled sparkling lemonade

→ Garnish

08 - Fresh mint leaves
09 - Ice cubes

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large punch bowl, combine orange slices, lemon slices, orange juice, and lemon juice.
02 - Sprinkle sugar over the fruit and juices. Stir gently until the sugar is mostly dissolved, or omit if you prefer less sweetness.
03 - Add chilled sparkling water and sparkling lemonade. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
04 - Add plenty of ice cubes and a handful of fresh mint leaves if desired.
05 - Serve immediately in glasses, ensuring each serving includes some fruit slices.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 10 minutes, so you can actually enjoy your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.
  • The combination of fresh-squeezed juice and sparkling water hits that sweet spot between crisp and satisfying without feeling heavy.
  • Everyone from kids to adults reaches for seconds, and it's naturally vegan and gluten-free without anyone needing to ask.
02 -
  • If you add the sparkling water and lemonade too early and let the punch sit, it will go flat before anyone arrives; do this step no more than 15 minutes before serving.
  • Room-temperature citrus juice is a silent saboteur—everything must be chilled beforehand, or your punch will turn lukewarm within an hour on a warm day.
03 -
  • Chill your serving glasses in the freezer for 10 minutes before pouring, because the temperature drop makes the first sip feel like an event.
  • If you're adding alcohol, pour it in just before serving so the bubbles don't escape while you're waiting for everyone to arrive.
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