Fruit punch

Mix three parts fruit juice with one part chilled sparkling water, then add sliced orange, lemon and a handful of berries. Chill the juice mixture first and add the sparkling water just before serving so it stays fizzy.

Orange and lemon slices add a bright citrus flavour, while strawberries, pineapple and berries bring sweetness and colour. Cut fruit into small pieces so it is easy to serve and eat.

Freeze some of the punch in an ice-cube tray and use the cubes to chill the rest. You can also freeze slices of orange or berries in the cubes for extra colour.

Keep it covered and refrigerated, and drink it within two days for the freshest flavour. If it contains sparkling water, add that only to the portion you are about to serve.

Not necessarily: fruit punch can be alcohol-free or made with spirits, wine or liqueur. If you are serving it to children or anyone avoiding alcohol, make a clearly labelled alcohol-free batch and keep it separate.

Fruit punch is a drink, usually made by mixing fruit juices and sometimes sparkling water; fruit cocktail is pieces of fruit served in juice or syrup. The names can also appear on packaged drinks, so read the product description to see what is inside.