Best 6 Blood Orange Punch Recipes

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With its vibrant crimson hue and sweet-tart flavor, the blood orange is a unique and delicious citrus fruit that can elevate any recipe to extraordinary heights. Its rich, complex flavor profile makes it a fantastic choice for a refreshing and flavorful punch that will surely impress your guests. The combination of tangy citrus, sweet fruit juices, and aromatic spices creates a tantalizing beverage that is perfect for any occasion, whether it be a casual gathering, a festive celebration, or a simple afternoon treat. So, if you are looking to create a blood orange punch that will delight the senses and leave your taste buds craving more, look no further. This article will guide you through the process of crafting the perfect blood orange punch, ensuring that your next gathering is filled with smiles and cheers.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BLOOD ORANGE PUNCH



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This tangy punch is festive, refreshing and easy to prepare. Instead of plain ice cubes, I add frozen orange juice cubes. -Sandy McKenzie, Braham, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield about 3-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bottles (32 ounces each) cranberry juice, chilled
1 cup lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar
1 bottle (33.8 ounces) blood orange Italian soda, chilled
Ice cubes
Wax candy fangs

Steps:

  • In a large punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice, lemon juice and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Just before serving, add the soda, ice and candy fangs.

Nutrition Facts :

BLOOD ORANGE PUNCH



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This recipe was also featured on "Mad Hungry with Lucinda Scala Quinn."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 bottles (25 ounces each) blood orange juice, chilled
3 cans (12 ounces each) natural orange soda (such as San Pellegrino Aranciata), chilled
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
8 ounces light rum (such as Appletons)
5 dashes bitters
1 blood orange or orange, cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges and frozen

Steps:

  • Fill ice cube trays with 1 1/2 cups orange juice, and freeze. To make punch, stir remaining orange juice, soda, lime juice, rum, and bitters into a 16-cup punch bowl. Before serving, add frozen orange slices. Add ice cubes as needed to keep chilled.

BLOOD ORANGE VAMPIRE PUNCH



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup sugar
3 cups blood orange juice
1 cup tart cherry juice
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
1 cup tequila or mezcal (optional)
Red gel icing, for decorating

Steps:

  • Make the simple syrup: Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Combine the blood orange juice, cherry juice, lemon juice, chilled simple syrup and 2 cups cold water in a pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Just before serving, stir the tequila into the punch, if using. Decorate the rim of the pitcher with red gel icing, allowing some to drip down the side. Serve over ice.

BLOOD-ORANGE RUM PUNCH



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Yield Makes about 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (750-ml) bottle chilled sparkling white wine
3 cups fresh blood-orange juice (from 12 blood oranges)
2/3 cup light or amber rum (not dark)
Garnish: 1 navel orange, halved lengthwise, then sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • Stir together all ingredients in a pitcher and serve over ice.

BLOOD ORANGE BERRY PUNCH



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For a light, fresh-squeezed sip of summer any time of year at all, try this refreshing beverage from our Test Kitchen! Raspberries, pineapple, blood oranges and ginger ale blend in the sparkling, party-pretty punch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (12 ounces) frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed
1-3/4 cups blood orange juice (about 7 medium oranges)
2 cans (6 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
4 cans (12 ounces each) diet ginger ale, chilled
1 medium blood orange, thinly sliced, optional

Steps:

  • Mash raspberries; strain, reserving juice and discarding seeds. Just before serving, combine the raspberry juice, orange juice and pineapple juice in a punch bowl. Stir in ginger ale. Garnish with orange slices if desired.

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MULLED BLOOD-ORANGE PUNCH



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Time 13h25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups blood-orange juice
8 allspice berries
2 cinnamon sticks, each 3 inches long
1 star-anise pod
5 cloves
2 cups orange juice, chilled
1 orange, thinly sliced into rounds, for garnish
Sparkling dry white wine, such as Prosecco or Cava, chilled
Sparkling mineral water, chilled
Vodka, chilled

Steps:

  • Combine 2 cups blood-orange juice and spices in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove from heat and let cool. Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate at least 12 hours and up to 1 day. Pour mulled juice through a fine sieve into a punch bowl; discard spices. Stir remaining 2 cups blood-orange juice and regular orange juice into mulled mixture and garnish with orange rounds. Serve as is or topped with sparkling wine, sparkling water, or vodka.

Tips:

  • Use ripe blood oranges for the best flavor. Look for oranges that are deep red in color and feel heavy for their size.
  • Zest the oranges before juicing them. This will add extra flavor to the punch.
  • Chill the punch before serving. This will make it more refreshing and thirst-quenching.
  • Garnish the punch with orange slices, blood orange zest, or fresh mint. This will add a festive touch and make the punch even more inviting.

Conclusion:

Blood orange punch is a delicious and refreshing drink that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer it sweet, tart, or somewhere in between, there is a blood orange punch recipe out there for you.

So next time you are looking for a unique and flavorful drink, give blood orange punch a try. You won't be disappointed!

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