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Cranberry Vanilla Rum Punch

This tart, yet sweet, thirst quenching Cranberry Vanilla Rum Punch is perfect for your upcoming holiday needs. From a delightfully crisp Fall day, to the cold depths of winter by the fireplace. The perfect cocktail to warm you up.
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword easy cocktail recipes, easy party recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 431kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen cranberries
  • ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cups water
  • ½ cups lime juice
  • 1 cups vanilla rum
  • club soda optional

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Bring to a simmer. Once the cranberries are soft, mash them with a fork releasing all the juices. 
  • Resume simmering until the mixture thickens slightly and the sugar is dissolved and well blended. 
  • Strain juice into a pitcher.
  • Add vanilla rum and lime juice to cranberry juice in pitcher; chill until cold, about 1 hour. 
  • Serve punch over crushed ice, garnish with reserved cranberries and mint sprigs.

To Serve:

  • Fill a glass with ice, pour punch into each glass and garnish with cranberries and mint sprigs.

Notes

NOTE A: Make ahead when possible and refrigerate for up to a week. Can also be frozen, but thaw before using. 
NOTE B: To make it a sparkling punch, fill glass 3/4 full with punch and top with club soda.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 95mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 63mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.4mg