Enjoy this easy Cranberry Sprite Punch made with lemonade, cranberry juice, Sprite, and raspberry sherbet. It’s family-friendly, budget-friendly, and perfect for any party!
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Cranberry Punch Recipe
I love this punch because it’s not only simple to put together, but the ingredients are also easy to find. In fact, you can buy them anytime, so there’s no need to wait for anything to be in season. Plus, this punch is versatile enough for any occasion. It’s great for serving at a Christmas party, Thanksgiving dinner, family gathering, a baby shower, or birthday party; the options are endless.
The next time you’re hosting, surprise your guests with this festive cranberry-raspberry punch. It’s a total crowd-pleaser that’s enjoyable for kids and adults. This punch is sure to steal the show at your get-togethers and leave everyone asking for the recipe!
Ingredients & Estimated Cost:
Below is a list of the ingredients you’ll need to make this cranberry non-alcoholic punch.
- 12 ounces frozen raspberry lemonade concentrate ($1.11) – The base of the recipe that gives the punch its tart and sweet taste. You can use pink lemonade for a similar taste.
- 3 cups water ($0) – The water dilutes the concentrate. For a fun alternative, use sparkling water.
- 64 ounces cran-raspberry juice ($3.46) – The juice balances the tartness of the concentrate and adds to the fruity flavor. Alternatively, you can use Cranberry Juice Cocktail or cran-apple juice.
- 2 liters of Sprite ($2.74) – Adds a fun fizz to the punch and lightens up the fruity juice blend. Any lemon-lime soda will work.
- 2 quarts raspberry sherbet ($3.89) – Creates a creamy, frothy texture in the punch and keeps the punch cold without watering it down by adding ice. You can use plain vanilla ice cream.
- 1 lemon ($0.50) – Lemon slices are a fun garnish that make the punch look extra special. You can omit the lemon or even use orange or lime slices as an alternative.
The cost of the recipe is calculated based on the amounts needed. To learn more about how we price our recipes, check out Budget Recipes Explained. The pricing for this recipe was updated in June 2025.
How To Make Cranberry and Sprite Punch
To make this punch, mix all the ingredients together, add the sherbet, and serve. Let me show you how.
- First, in a 2-quart drink pitcher, add lemonade concentrate and 3 cups of water into a punch bowl.
- Next, pour lemonade, cranberry juice, and Sprite into the bowl.
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop raspberry sherbet into the punch bowl.
- Float slices of lemon on the surface and serve!
Recipe Tip
You can easily change up the flavor of this punch by swapping out the base ingredients.
- Cranberry-Lime: Use cranberry juice, limeade frozen concentrate, Sprite, and lime sherbet. Float slices of lime.
- Cranberry-Orange: Use cranberry juice, orange juice, Sprite, and Orange Sherbet. Float slices of oranges.
Cranberry Party Punch
Recipe Cost 11.70 Serving Cost 0.58Equipment
- drink pitcher
- Wooden spoon
- punch bowl
Ingredients
- 12 ounces frozen raspberry lemonade
- 3 cups water
- 64 ounces cran-raspberry juice chilled
- 2 liters Sprite or 7up chilled
- 2 quarts raspberry sherbet
- 1 lemon sliced
Instructions
- In a 2-quart drink pitcher add lemonade concentrate and 3 cups of water.
- Pour lemonade, cranberry juice, and sprite into a punch bowl.
- Use an ice cream scoop to scoop all of the raspberry sherbet into the punch bowl.
- Float slices of lemon on the surface and serve!
Notes
Nutrition
Cranberry Juice Sprite Punch Recipe FAQs
When hosting a party and deciding how much punch to make, there are a couple of essential things to consider.
1. The first thing to consider is the size of your cups. The majority of punch glasses hold 4-6 ounces.
2. Next, consider how many guests you will have in attendance.
3. Then, you need to figure out how long your party will last. The average person drinks one glass every hour of the party.
Now that you have thought about the details, are you ready for some math?
The (# of party guests) X (# of hours the party is for) X (# of ounces in each punch glass). This number equals the number of ounces of punch you will need to make!
FOR EXAMPLE, if I am having 50 guests, using 6-oz cups, for a 3-hour party, the equation would look like this: 50 X 3 X 6 = 900 ounces
You can add fresh fruits such as strawberries, cranberries, blueberries, or even pomegranate seeds.
The sherbet will melt slowly over time; however, it won’t make the punch too sweet. Instead, it enhances the fruity flavor and makes the punch extra creamy.
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Amanda says
I can’t get over how good this Cranberry Punch is. Simply amazing!
Joanne says
I am interesting in making this punch and tried printing this recipe but everytime I hit print it goes back to this page. I can print other recipes….just not this one.
Jess Jankowski says
Hi Joanne, sorry to hear that it won’t print. We have emailed you a copy of the recipe. Thanks for stopping by!
Katie says
This just tastes like Christmas to me. We all absolutely loved it!
Jess Jankowski says
Right?! So glad you all loved it. Thank you for the review!
Tara says
This punch definitely does sound perfect for the holidays! I love how easily it comes together and thanks for the tips for getting stains out of the carpet!
Jess Jankowski says
With 6 kids in my house punch is bound to stain my carpet at some point, right?! I like to keep that tip handy when disaster strikes. Thanks for stopping by!
Suzy says
We are saving this recipe for the holidays but the breakdown information about the servings for the guests is so helpful! The flavor sounds amazing too!
Jess Jankowski says
The holidays will be here before we know it! I’m saving recipes now too! Glad you are holding onto this one! Enjoy!
Erica Schwarz says
Oh goodness I am so excited for this recipe, my mom used to make one like it when I was a kid for literally every occasion. I love you recommendations for getting kids involved too!
Jess Jankowski says
I love that this reminds you of your mom! Thank you for your kind words!