Sparkling Citrus Punch Orange Lemon (Printable Version)

A bright, bubbly citrus drink with fresh orange and lemon slices, ideal for summer and parties.

# 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 - 3 cups chilled sparkling lemonade or lemon-lime soda

→ Garnish

08 - Fresh mint leaves, optional
09 - Ice cubes

# Directions:

01 - In a large punch bowl, combine orange slices, lemon slices, orange juice, and lemon juice.
02 - Sprinkle the 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 fruit slices.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for when guests arrive and you haven't planned ahead.
  • The fizz and fresh fruit make it feel fancy without any actual fussing or stress.
  • It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, so you're not leaving anyone out.
02 -
  • The sugar is your gentle hand here—dissolve it completely before adding the sparkling drinks, or you'll end up with grainy sweetness settling at the bottom that tastes strange.
  • Temperature matters more than you'd think; if your sparkling water or lemonade isn't cold when it goes in, the punch will never really chill properly no matter how much ice you add.
03 -
  • Slice your citrus thin enough to see light through it—this is what makes the punch look jewel-like in the bowl and what releases maximum flavor.
  • Chill every component before it meets the punch bowl; this single habit is what separates a refreshing drink from a watery disappointment.
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