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Refreshing Sweet Love Potion Punch

A visually stunning, bubbly, ruby-red party punch loaded with fresh strawberries, raspberries, lemon, and mint. Perfect for Valentine's Day or summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 8 glasses
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Party Food
Calories: 95
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Liquid Base
  • 4 cups 100% cranberry juice or pomegranate juice chilled
  • 2 cups lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7Up, chilled
  • 2 cups sparkling water or club soda chilled
  • 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice from about 2-3 lemons
Fresh Fruit & Garnish
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced into hearts
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 whole lemon thinly sliced into wheels
  • 1 bunch fresh mint leaves
  • Ice crushed or cubed

Equipment

  • Large glass pitcher or punch bowl
  • Paring knife
  • Cutting board
  • Long stirring spoon

Method
 

  1. Wash all produce. Hull strawberries and cut a small 'V' at the top, then slice vertically to create heart shapes. Slice the lemon into thin wheels.
  2. In a large glass pitcher, combine the cranberry juice and fresh lemon juice. Stir well.
  3. Just before serving, slowly pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda and sparkling water to maintain the fizz.
  4. Add a generous amount of ice to the pitcher.
  5. Drop in the heart-shaped strawberries, whole raspberries, lemon wheels, and tuck in the fresh mint leaves.
  6. Serve immediately in ice-filled glasses, ensuring each glass gets some of the fruit garnish.

Notes

To make this an adult cocktail, simply stir in 1.5 to 2 cups of your favorite vodka, white rum, or gin when mixing the juices. Do not add the soda until right before serving to keep the punch sparkling.