Christmas Punch (Alcoholic or Not)
This vibrant Christmas Punch blends cranberry, orange, and pomegranate juices with lemon-lime soda, garnished with fresh fruits and rosemary. It’s perfect for holiday celebrations and can be easily adapted to include your choice of spirits for an alcoholic version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda (e.g., Sprite or 7Up), chilled
- Ice cubes
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Optional (for alcoholic version):
- 1 cup white rum, vodka, or sparkling wine
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the orange slices, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds.
- Pour in the cranberry juice, orange juice, and pomegranate juice. Stir well to combine.
- If preparing the alcoholic version, add 1 cup of your chosen spirit and stir to mix.
- Just before serving, add the chilled lemon-lime soda to the mixture.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the punch over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh rosemary and additional fruit slices if desired.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the alcohol and consider adding extra lemon-lime soda or ginger ale for added fizz.
- To keep the punch cold without diluting it, use frozen cranberries as ice cubes.
- This recipe is adaptable; feel free to substitute or add other fruit juices like pineapple or apple juice to suit your taste.
Find it online: https://recipe.newsvks.com/christmas-punch-alcoholic-or-not/