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Your holiday fete will feel extra festive with these gorgeous (and super kid-friendly) drinks. Plus, they’re a cinch to make. Cheers!

1. CRANBERRY SPARKLER In a punch bowl, mix together 1 bottle (64 oz.) cranberry juice cocktail, 1 bottle (24 oz.) sparkling cider, and 1 liter ginger ale. Add juice from half an orange. For garnish, place 2½ cups raspberries in a gelatin ring mold; cover berries with juice or water; freeze. Add to bowl with orange slices. 2. CITRUS PUNCH Simmer ½ cup sugar and ½ cup water until dissolved. Let cool. Add to punch bowl with 1 qt. orange juice, 2 cups pink grapefruit juice, ½ cup fresh lemon juice, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, and 1 liter seltzer. Refrigerate. For garnish, layer citrus slices in a round cake pan; cover fruit with juice or water and freeze.

3. STARLIGHT PUNCH Simmer 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar, 1 slice ginger, 1 tsp. cloves, 3 cinnamon sticks, and 2 star anise. Cool, then strain. In a punch bowl, mix 1 bottle (64 oz.) white-grape juice, 1 bottle (24 oz.) sparkling cider, 1 liter seltzer, and ½ cup reserved spiced syrup. Garnish with sliced star fruit, kiwi, and grapes.