Description
A festive and refreshing Christmas Punch packed with vibrant fruits like cranberries, oranges, and pomegranates. This versatile holiday drink can be served alcoholic with rum or kept non-alcoholic, making it perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Garnish
- 1 orange (sliced, plus more for garnish)
- 1 cup cranberries (plus more for garnish)
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Juices and Liquids
- 2 cups cranberry juice (Ocean Spray Pure Unsweetened 100% juice recommended)
- 2 cups orange juice (Simply, Natalie’s, or Uncle Matt’s brands recommended)
- 1 cup pomegranate juice (POM brand recommended)
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda (Starry, Sprite, or 7Up recommended)
- 1 cup white rum (optional)
- ice
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Add the slices from 1 orange, 1 cup cranberries, and ½ cup pomegranate seeds to a large pitcher or punch bowl. For larger gatherings, double the recipe accordingly.
- Add the juices and soda: Pour in 2 cups cranberry juice, 2 cups orange juice, 1 cup pomegranate juice, and 2 cups lemon-lime soda into the pitcher with the fruit mixture.
- Add alcohol if desired: Stir in 1 cup white rum or your alcohol of choice to make an alcoholic version of the punch.
- Serve: Ladle the punch into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, extra orange slices, and cranberries for a festive touch. For extra holiday flair, consider making Christmas Ice Cubes using the same fruits.
Notes
- This punch is an easy and delicious holiday party drink that is visually vibrant and packed with fresh fruit flavors.
- Keep it non-alcoholic for family-friendly celebrations, or add rum, vodka, or your favorite spirit for an adult twist.
- To make Christmas Ice Cubes, freeze cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and orange slices in ice cube trays with water or juice; add to drinks for a festive look.
- Use pure, unsweetened juices to avoid excessive sweetness and maintain a balanced flavor.
- Adjust the soda amount if a less fizzy or sweeter punch is preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 189 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 11 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
