Description
Festive holiday spirit flows through this Christmas punch, blending cranberry, orange, and cinnamon into a warm, sparkling celebration. Spiced rum and fresh citrus notes create a merry invitation for you to savor winter’s most delightful drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Juices:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) cranberry juice
- 3 cups (710 milliliters) orange juice
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) pineapple juice
Soda and Optional Ingredients:
- 1 liter (33.8 fluid ounces) lemon-lime soda (e.g., Sprite or 7UP) or ginger ale
- 1 cup (150 grams) pomegranate seeds (optional)
Optional Alcohol and Garnish:
- 12 cups (2.84 liters) vodka, rum, or sparkling wine
- Fresh cranberries
- Orange slices
- Lime slices
- Sprigs of fresh rosemary
Instructions
- In a spacious punch vessel, blend cranberry, orange, and pineapple juices until thoroughly integrated, creating a vibrant crimson-hued liquid foundation.
- Chill the juice mixture in the refrigerator for approximately 30 minutes to enhance flavor depth and ensure optimal temperature.
- Moments before presentation, gently cascade lemon-lime soda or ginger ale into the juice blend, preserving effervescent qualities and creating a light, sparkling texture.
- For an adult rendition, incorporate vodka, rum, or sparkling wine into the liquid base, stirring smoothly to distribute alcoholic elements evenly.
- Artfully arrange fresh cranberries, citrus medallions, and lime slices across the punch surface, strategically positioning fragrant rosemary sprigs for an elegant, festive aesthetic.
- Fill serving glasses with crystalline ice, carefully ladle the luminous punch into each vessel, ensuring an equal distribution of fruit and herbal garnishes.
- Provide additional rosemary sprigs or citrus wedges as individual glass adornments, elevating the visual appeal and aromatic experience of this celebratory beverage.
Notes
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to keep the punch refreshingly cold without diluting flavors with too much ice.
- Prepare fruit garnishes in advance and freeze them as decorative ice cubes to add both visual appeal and subtle flavor infusion.
- Create a non-alcoholic version by replacing spirits with sparkling grape juice or additional soda for a family-friendly festive drink.
- Customize the punch’s sweetness by adjusting juice ratios or adding a splash of simple syrup for those who prefer a sweeter taste profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg