Sparkling Citrus Punch Orange Lemon

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 large oranges, thinly sliced

02 - 2 large lemons, thinly sliced

03 - 1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

04 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar, optional

06 - 4 cups chilled sparkling water or club soda

07 - 25 fl oz chilled sparkling lemonade or lemon-lime soda

08 - Fresh mint leaves

09 - Ice cubes

01 - In a large punch bowl, combine orange slices, lemon slices, freshly squeezed orange juice, and lemon juice.

02 - Sprinkle granulated 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 without losing carbonation.

04 - Add plenty of ice cubes and fresh mint leaves if desired.

05 - Serve immediately in glasses, ensuring each serving includes fruit slices.

01 -

It comes together in under ten minutes, which means you can actually enjoy your guests instead of being glued to the kitchen.
The citrus does most of the flavor work, so even if you're not confident with complicated recipes, this one builds itself.
There's something about serving fruit-studded punch that makes any gathering feel intentional and special.

02 -

Never add ice to the bowl if you're making this more than an hour ahead—it waters everything down. Add it only when guests are minutes away.
The sparkling lemonade makes a huge difference in sweetness and fizz balance; if you skip it and use only sparkling water, you'll need more sugar and a second bottle of something.

03 -

Chill your punch bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before assembling—this keeps everything colder longer.
Tear mint leaves by hand instead of cutting them; scissors bruise the leaves and turn them dark and bitter.