Christmas Punch

5 from 10 votes

This sparkling bowl of Christmas Punch is one of the best Holiday drinks out there. It's filled with brightly colored orange slices and beautiful fresh cranberries, but it's the incredible taste that will have you coming back for seconds. Keep it non-alcoholic for kids, or add vodka, rum or champagne for the adults.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Cocktail

Cuisine: American

Keyword: christmas punch, christmas punch recipe

Servings:

Calories: 111kcal

Ingredients

6 cups cranberry juice
2 cups orange juice
2 cups apple cider
2 cups sparkling water
10 ounces fresh cranberries
1 orange cut into slices

Optional

cinnamon sticks
star anise
sprigs rosemary
vodka rum or champagne

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Combine liquids: Pour the cranberry juice, orange juice, apple cider, sparkling water to a punch bowl or pitcher and stir to combine.
Garnish the punch: Add in the cranberries and orange slices, plus any optional ingredients you like.
Add ice: Serve with ice cubes.

Notes

Have fun and experiment with different ingredients.
This is a great make ahead punch the day before. Mix only the liquid ingredients and the day of the party, add any solid ingredients, including ice.
Make two bowls; one non-alcoholic Christmas punch for the kids, and one with alcohol for the grown-ups. A champagne punch is a special treat.
If you're lucky enough to have any leftovers, it's best to remove the non-liquid ingredients, tightly cover with plastic wrap and then place in the fridge for up to 3-5 days. Give it a quick stir before pouring for best results.
Freezing is possible if you have the room. Place in an airtight container with only the liquid ingredients (without alcohol) and freeze for up to 1 month. Remove and place in the refrigerator to thaw the day before you need it, and then add any solid ingredients as well as any alcohol.

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