Description
Festive holiday cheer sparkles in this Jingle Juice holiday punch, blending spirited cocktail magic with seasonal merriment. Christmas parties come alive when guests sip this cheerful, crowd-pleasing beverage that promises memorable celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Alcohol Ingredients:
- 1 bottle (750 milliliters / 25.4 fluid ounces) sparkling wine (Prosecco, champagne, or sparkling cider for a non-alcoholic version)
- 1 cup vodka (optional, adjust to taste)
- ½ cup triple sec (optional, for added citrus flavor)
Juice Ingredients:
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice
Garnish and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 lime, thinly sliced into rounds
- Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- Craft the foundational liquid blend by whisking together vibrant cranberry juice, zesty orange juice, spirited vodka, and smooth triple sec in a spacious punch vessel, ensuring thorough integration of the vivid components.
- Moments before presentation, delicately cascade sparkling wine or effervescent cider into the mixture, preserving the delightful carbonated energy and creating a lively, celebratory texture.
- Enhance the visual appeal by artfully dispersing plump, crimson cranberries, sun-kissed orange medallions, and tangy lime slivers throughout the punch, transforming the beverage into a festive visual spectacle.
- Prepare serving glasses by filling them with crystalline ice cubes, then gracefully ladle the jubilant liquid over the frozen fragments, allowing the chilled punch to cascade and create an inviting presentation.
- For an extra flourish, consider adorning each glass with additional fresh fruit slices, elevating the sensory experience and providing a whimsical final touch to this holiday libation.
Notes
- Swap vodka for a non-alcoholic version by using sparkling water or white grape juice to keep the festive spirit alive.
- Prep cranberry and citrus garnishes ahead of time and store in the refrigerator to save last-minute chopping and keep everything chilled.
- Enhance the punch’s flavor by freezing some cranberry juice in an ice cube tray to prevent dilution while adding extra punch intensity as they melt.
- Create a kid-friendly version by completely removing alcohol and using all sparkling cider or a mix of fruit juices for a vibrant, refreshing drink that everyone can enjoy.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg