Fruit Loop Recipe

Time40m
Serves6

house made fruit punch... orange, cranberry, pineapple, cherry, lemon, lime

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Ingredients

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House Fruit Punch Base

Method

Make the Fruit Punch Base

1

Juice and measure

If not using store-bought juices, freshly squeeze enough oranges to yield 2 cups of orange juice and lemons/limes to yield the specified tablespoons. Strain pulp if a smoother texture is desired.

2

Combine liquids

In a 2-quart pitcher combine 2 cups fresh orange juice, 1 cup cranberry juice, and 1 cup pineapple juice. Stir gently to blend.

3

Add cherry, citrus, and adjust sweetness

Add 2 tablespoons maraschino cherry syrup, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice to the pitcher. Taste. If you prefer sweeter, stir in up to 2 teaspoons simple syrup, then adjust with up to 1/2 cup cold filtered water to reach desired intensity.

4

Chill

Cover and refrigerate the punch for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to marry. For faster service, stir with 4 cups of ice in the pitcher and allow to sit 5 minutes, then strain out excess melted water if needed.

Plate/Serve

5

Fill each serving glass with 4–6 large ice cubes.

6

Pour the chilled fruit punch over ice, about 10–12 ounces (adjust to glass size). Stir once gently to integrate.

7

Garnish each glass with 1–2 halved maraschino cherries and a thin orange wheel on the rim. Add a mint sprig if using. Serve immediately.

8

Yield: Makes approximately 6 servings (about 12 ounces each). Store leftovers refrigerated up to 48 hours; stir before serving.