Florida Oranges are the Secret to Delicious Holiday Drinks

Florida oranges give a burst of citrus flavor and a nice healthy dose of vitamins and minerals to holiday drinks. From punches to fun or unusual cocktails no holiday party is complete without plenty of delicious drinks, and oranges and other citrus fruits can be used to provide sweetness, color, and a delicious refreshing taste to a wide range of holiday drinks. Whether you’re making alcoholic drinks or non alcoholic drinks you should have plenty of oranges and grapefruits on hand to make your holiday beverages this year. If you want to change up the taste of a traditional citrus holiday beverage try using honeybells instead of navel oranges to make your favorite drinks. Or, make a new holiday citrus beverage this year like:

Orange Cranberry Punch – This classic holiday treat can be made with or without alcohol . Simply mix ginger ale with fresh squeezed orange juice and cranberry juice. If you want to add a little dimension to the flavor add some lime soda and a little grapefruit juice as well. Garnish the punch with fresh cranberry and candied orange slices floating on the top. Candying the orange slices will keep them fresh and bright all evening, so that your punch will look great no matter how late the party goes.

Orange Hot Chocolate – This adult drink is great for holiday dinners and cocktail parties. Add orange liquor to a gourmet hot chocolate. Sprinkle with fresh orange zest and garnish with a fresh orange slice. The flavors of the orange the chocolate will delight your guests in this new twist on a classic treat. You can also serve Orange Vanilla cake with the coffee if you want to add dessert.

Orange Pineapple Punch – This is a great drink to make for the kids or for people who choose not to drink alcohol. Unlike some punches that are super sweet it’s a simple and refreshing punch with a clean, light taste. Mix club soda or ginger ale with equal parts fresh pineapple juice and fresh orange juice. Florida oranges are perfect for punches, but if you want to spice things up try using honeybell oranges instead. Honeybells give a lot of juice and are great for making holiday punches. Slice one whole orange in thin round slices and float the slices on the top of the punch bowl as a garnish. The sliced oranges will also keep the citrus flavor in the punch at the forefront.

Taste the Sunshine with Hale Groves

At Hale Groves, we believe the best gifts come from the land, not a factory. For generations, our fruit has been grown slowly under the Florida sun, picked at its peak, and delivered fresh to your door. From sweet Navel Oranges to rare Honeybells, every gift shares the simple joy of real flavor—perfect for holidays, milestones, or everyday moments worth celebrating.

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