The Best Christmas Punch Recipe
This is the best, non alcoholic, Christmas Punch Recipe that you have ever had! You seriously have to add this to your must make cocktails this holiday season!
Holiday punch is one of my favorite drinks to serve during Christmas time. It’s just so easy to throw together this cranberry punch in a large punch bowl or pitcher and then serve in individual glasses. It’s a hit with the whole family!
This non-alcoholic Christmas punch recipe uses simple ingredients in a way that creates the perfect holiday drink. Add this easy Christmas punch recipe to your next Christmas party.
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What is Christmas punch?
Punch is a festive beverage that usually combines fresh fruit, fruit juices and some kind of carbonated beverage. It’s great for all kinds of occasions but especially fun during the Christmas season.
This non-alcoholic punch recipe makes a great holiday mocktail for those wanting to refrain from alcohol consumption.
Christmas Punch Recipe
With holiday parties just around the corner, I like to have the ingredients for this delicious holiday punch on hand at all times.
This recipe in non alcoholic and perfect for the kids but if you want to add a bottle of wine to create a festive holiday sangria, you should check out one of these recipes…
More Holiday Drink Recipes
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- Cranberry Christmas Cocktail
- Candy Cane Swirl Cocktail
- Christmas Moscow Mule
- Pomegranate Mojito
- Christmas Red Sangria
- Vodka Cranberry Recipe
- Christmas Keto Cocktail
- Pomegranate Mimosa
- Christmas White Sangria
- Cranberry Simple Syrup
Be sure to check out these 20+ Best Christmas Cocktails too!
How to Garnish a Holiday Punch
- Add lime slices, green apples or orange slices.
- Use cinnamon sticks, star anise or other whole spices to warm up the flavour profile.
- Experiment with citrus fruits, or green pears!
- Add a sprig of mint leaves or rosemary to each glass.
- Think fruits with the classic holiday colors of red and green.
This festive drink is awesome because there are endless good options for personalizing it to your taste.
Variations of Holiday Punch Recipes
- Experiment with different citrus flavours! Try adding fresh lime juice, or lemons to this recipe.
- Pomegranate seeds could be used instead of cranberries to create a pomegranate punch.
- Create a white punch recipe using white cranberry juice.
- Add ginger ale, club soda, simple syrup or apple cider instead of fruit juice.
- Use pomegranate juice, pineapple juice or grape juice instead of cranberry.
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Some of My Kitchen Essentials For Cocktails
- I love using these mixing pitchers for all of my drinks.
- These silicone spatulas are perfect for mixing and stirring cocktails.
- This Henckel Knife is my favorite for slicing and dicing in the kitchen.
- This cocktail muddler is perfect for muddling the lime and mint in mojitos.
Ingredients
- Orange juice – adds a sweet and citrusy base that brightens up this punch.
- Cranberry juice – brings a tart and festive flavor perfect for the holidays.
- Sprite or 7UP – adds a bubbly, refreshing fizz to balance the flavors.
- Cranberry simple syrup – sweetens things up with a rich cranberry twist.
- Orange, sliced – for a pop of color and an extra burst of citrus flavor.
- Frozen or fresh cranberries – perfect for garnish, adding both flavor and a festive touch!
Note: the cranberry simple syrup can be omitted but it’s what gives this recipe it’s rich flavor. Simple syrup or store bought cranberry syrup may be used instead.
Instructions
1. Cut the orange into slices.
2. Add fruit to a large pitcher.
3. Combine fruit juice in the pitcher.
4. Add the cranberry simple syrup and stir with a long handled wooden spoon.
5. Finally, fill the pitcher with 7UP.
You can store this punch in the refrigerator for later or pour it into a large sealed carafe to take with you! Serve with ice cubes.
Tips & Tricks
- Make sure all your ingredients, especially the juices and soda, are chilled before mixing. This keeps the punch nice and cool without diluting it with too much ice.
- You can prepare the punch base (without the soda) a day in advance. Just keep it covered in the fridge, then add the bubbly soda or Sprite right before serving.
- For that wow factor, freeze cranberries and slices of oranges in ice cubes. It’ll keep the punch cold and make it look extra festive.
- If your punch feels too tart, adjust the sweetness with a little extra cranberry simple syrup or regular simple syrup. It’s all about finding that perfect balance!
- Play with the garnishes to suit your style. Fresh rosemary sprigs give a lovely aroma, and star anise adds a warm, spicy scent that screams holiday!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make this punch ahead of time?
Yes! You can prepare everything except the soda in advance. Just store it in the fridge and add the soda right before serving to keep it fizzy.
What can I use instead of cranberry simple syrup?
If you don’t have cranberry simple syrup, you can use regular simple syrup or store-bought cranberry syrup. You can also add a splash of pomegranate juice for a slightly different flavor twist.
Can I add alcohol to this punch?
Absolutely! For those wanting a spiked version, you can add some sparkling wine, vodka, or rum to make it a festive cocktail.
Add this easy recipe to all of your holiday celebrations and parties. Creating holiday drinks is the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. Be sure to add this delicious holiday party drink to your Christmas celebrations this festive season.
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Happy holidays!
Christmas Punch Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups orange juice
- 3 cups cranberry juice
- 3 cups Sprite or 7UP
- 1/4 cup cranberry simple syrup
- 1 orange sliced
- 1/2 cup frozen or fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Cut the orange into slices.
- Add fruit to a large pitcher.
- Combine fruit juice in the pitcher.
- Add the cranberry simple syrup and stir with a long handled wooden spoon.
- Finally, fill the pitcher with 7UP.
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Notes
- Make sure all your ingredients, especially the juices and soda, are chilled before mixing. This keeps the punch nice and cool without diluting it with too much ice.
- You can prepare the punch base (without the soda) a day in advance. Just keep it covered in the fridge, then add the bubbly soda or Sprite right before serving.
- For that wow factor, freeze cranberries and slices of oranges in ice cubes. It’ll keep the punch cold and make it look extra festive.
- If your punch feels too tart, adjust the sweetness with a little extra cranberry simple syrup or regular simple syrup. It’s all about finding that perfect balance!
- Play with the garnishes to suit your style. Fresh rosemary sprigs give a lovely aroma, and star anise adds a warm, spicy scent that screams holiday!
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