Christmas Punch (with or without Alcohol)
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This easy Christmas Punch recipe with sparkling cranberry and apple flavors is the perfect homemade beverage for a holiday gathering! Adding alcohol or leaving it non-alcoholic makes it great for kids and adults alike.
Looking for more Christmas recipes? Try my Homemade Caramels, Christmas Cornflake Wreaths, Caramel Hot Chocolate, and Peppermint Brownies!
Why I love this recipe:
- Quick – Only 15 minutes from start to finish for the perfect Christmas beverage to compliment your meal!
- Festive – This bright red punch will add the perfect holiday touch of color and make it feel like Christmas.
- Delicious – Everyone always raves about this drink when I serve it. It’s refreshing, full of flavor, and an absolute crowd pleaser! We look forward to it every year!
Ingredients Needed:
- Fresh Cranberries
- Granulated Sugar
- Apple Cider
- Cranberry Juice
- Ginger Ale
- Lime
- Water & Ice
How to make Christmas Punch:
Combine Ingredients: Pour the water, sugar, and cranberries in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until cranberries begin to pop. Pour into a container and allow it to cool to room temperature, or chill in the fridge until cooled.
Add Juice: Pour cooled cranberry syrup in a pitcher, followed by apple cider, cranberry juice and lime juice and chill until ready to serve.
Once ready to serve, pour in Ginger-Ale and ice.
Serve this old fashioned Christmas punch with thinly sliced lime, apples, or oranges floating on top, or even a cinnamon stick to add to the festive appearance (optional). Add them all last so they don’t add any bitter flavors to the drink.
Make Ahead and Instructions:
To Make Ahead: The whole Christmas drink recipe can be made 1-2 days ahead of time, just don’t add the ginger-ale, ice, or any garnishes until ready to serve. Store covered in the fridge.
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Recipe
Combine the water, sugar and cranberries in a small saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for 2-3 minutes or until cranberries begin to pop. Pour into a tupperware and allow to cool to room temperature, or chill in the fridge until cooled.
Add cooled cranberries to a pitcher. Add apple cider, cranberry juice and lime juice and chill until ready to serve.
Once ready to serve, add ginger-ale and ice.
Optional: Serve with thinly sliced lime, apples, or oranges floating on top, or even a cinnamon stick to add to the festive appearance. Add them all last so they don’t add any bitter flavors to the drink.
Calories: 152kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 1gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 0.4mg
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I originally shared this recipe November 2016. Updated December 2020.
