Description
Christmas Punch is a bright, bubbly holiday drink that instantly adds cheer to any gathering. This easy recipe is perfect for a Christmas party, holiday brunch, winter celebration, or festive family night, with sweet tart cranberry juice, citrus, sparkling soda, and fresh fruit creating one of the best holiday drink ideas for a crowd.
Ingredients
6 cups cranberry juice
2 cups orange juice
2 cups pineapple juice
4 cups ginger ale
4 cups lemon-lime soda
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 orange, thinly sliced
2 rosemary sprigs
4 cups ice
1 cup vodka or white rum, optional
Instructions
1. Chill the cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, ginger ale, and lemon-lime soda before starting.
2. Rinse the fresh cranberries, slice the orange into thin rounds, and set out the rosemary sprigs.
3. Pour the cranberry juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice into a large punch bowl and stir gently to combine.
4. Add the ginger ale and lemon-lime soda right before serving, stirring slowly to keep the punch fizzy.
5. Add the fresh cranberries, orange slices, rosemary sprigs, and ice.
6. Ladle into glasses and serve immediately. Add vodka or white rum if making an adult version.
Notes
Chill every ingredient ahead of time so the punch stays cold without needing too much ice.
Add the soda just before serving to keep the bubbles lively.
Use frozen cranberries or a large ice ring for a prettier presentation and less dilution.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 22mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg