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    Christmas Punch

    Published: November 13, 2022 | Last Updated: January 4, 2024 | Lisa 10 Comments
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    Last Updated January 4th, 2024 at 11:10 pm by Lisa

    Through the years, this cherished holiday recipe has been at so many parties, and it is one of the best Christmas punch recipes.

    During the Christmas season, it is great to have a non alcoholic Christmas punch along with holiday cocktails. Serve a few appetizers, and the party is on. But you need one delicious holiday party drink without booze!

    You can mix this festive drink inside a beverage container or large punch bowl in a matter of minutes, it just has 4 ingredients and a garnish. The tangy cranberries go so well with the lime flavors, and the ginger ale adds a sparkling finish...

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    In the mid-1990s, I began entertaining and throwing parties for friends. My Mom shared her easy holiday punch recipe with me to serve for a boat parade Christmas party I hosted on Balboa Island, California. This punch recipe was a hit I have served ever since those early days.

    She said, people like a non alcoholic punch to sip, and showed me how to make an ice ring as a festive centerpiece on my buffet table, it was so pretty!

    All the ingredients here are easy to find in any grocery store or keep on hand for Christmas celebrations...

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    • Cranberry Juice – Sweet and tart pure cranberry juice or a blend of cranberry juice like cran pineapple juice are perfect and so Christmasy with their red color for the holiday season!
    • Cran-Pineapple Juice – Fresh pineapple juice adds sweet, yet tart flavors to this punch recipe.
    • Frozen Limeade – Frozen limeade compliments the cranberries so well. You will find it in the freezer section, and if it's not available you can substitute a can of frozen lemonade or frozen orange juice.
    • Ginger Ale – Adds a nice balance to the tart cranberry juice, and adds a fizzy sparkle. Any brand is fine, 7 up or Sprite will work as well.
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    • Fresh Cranberries – You can use fresh whole cranberries or frozen cranberries, they are so pretty with the lime slices.
    • Limes – Slice the limes ⅛ inch thin into rounds. They add a great pop of color and balance the sweetness of a fruity punch.
    • Ice or Ice Rings – Serve with either plenty of ice cubes or a frozen ice ring. Ice rings bring a festive look to beverage containers or punch bowls. You can freeze extra cranberries, mint leaves, pomegranate seeds, cinnamon sticks, rosemary, slices of orange, or apples in your ice ring using a bundt pan!
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    Variations, Additions & Swaps

    Variations  – For a more bubbly drink in this beautiful punch, add extra 7Up, Sprite, or a lemon-lime soda you prefer.

    Reduced Sugar – To reduce the added sugar in your festive punch, use club soda or sparkling water in place of ginger ale or lemon lime soda.

    Fruit Juices – Try regular or a can of frozen pineapple juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, or pomegranate juice.

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    Want to make this Alcoholic Holiday Punch Recipe? Simply add 2 cups of your personal preference of good rum-light or dark, vodka, gin, or even a cinnamon whisky like Fireball is delicious! You can also add a bottle of Champagne or prosecco.

    PRO TIP: Leave the can of frozen limeade (or lemonade) out on the counter to defrost for an hour or more, this is the easy way to pour and mix into your container or bowl of Christmas punch!

    How To Make Christmas Punch

    1. Freeze your ice ring overnight if you are making one.
    2. Pre-slice the limes into thin rounds.
    3. In a large beverage dispenser container or punch bowl, mix cranberry juice, cran-pineapple juice, limeade, ice, and ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.
    4. Add the ice or ice ring, sliced limes, and cranberries for garnish.
    5. Run a sliced orange around the rim of glasses and dip into sparkling sugar sprinkles poured on a plate to decorate the rim.
    6. Pour punch in, and garnish with extra lime slices, cranberries, and ice. Serve this cranberry punch with an extra fun garnish of cute straws!
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    Holiday Serving Tips

    • Chilled ingredients make the best punch, and have extra ice to chill it down during the party and or a second ice ring.
    • Serve this as a Christmas morning punch with breakfast or brunch.
    • Add the sparkle and fizz of ginger ale on top last to make this one of the most delicious Christmas punch recipes.
    • Serve in a beverage container, The beverage container pictured is 3 gallons, which holds 48 cups which is what this recipe makes.
    • Punch bowls work great too, and look so festive. Borrow one, or check online for a nice one to share with friends and family.
    • Pop in some cute straws in each glass for some whimsy and extra holiday spirit.
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    • Set out glasses with colorful sugar rims on them, and let guests pour a glass of this delicious easy holiday punch. You can run an orange wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it into sugar sprinkles on a plate for another festive touch.
    • We have served this non-alcoholic punch at everything from bridal to baby showers through the years, our whole family loves this recipe.
    • Garnish with red, white, and green things like lime slices, ice, cranberries, or mint!
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    How do you serve a Christmas punch?


    Use either a large beverage container or a punch bowl and ladle. You can chill all the ingredients, and add them right before guests arrive. Then top off with extra fruit juices, ice, garnishes, and straws.

    What are the best holiday party drinks to serve?


    It is always a good idea to have a refreshing non alcoholic holiday punch for your party guests along with Christmas cocktails like Candy Cane Martinis and a festive Christmas Mulled Wine!

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    Christmas Punch Recipe

    Through the years, this cherished holiday recipe has been at so many parties, and it is one of the best Christmas punch recipes. During the Christmas season, it is great to have a non alcoholic Christmas punch along with holiday cocktails. You can mix this festive drink inside a beverage container or large punch bowl in a matter of minutes, it just has 4 ingredients and a garnish. The tangy cranberries go so well with the lime flavors, and the ginger ale adds a sparkling finish.
    Prep Time 0 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 0 minutes minutes
    Total Time 5 minutes minutes
    Servings 36
    Calories 76kcal
    Author Lisa Hatfield

    Equipment

    Glass Beverage Drink Dispenser
    Glass Serving Bowl / Centerpiece
    Plastic Punch Ladle

    Ingredients

    • 64 ounces cranberry juice
    • 64 ounces cran-pineapple juice
    • 8 ounces frozen limeade
    • 2 liters ginger ale
    • 4-6 whole limes
    • 12 ounces fresh cranberries
    • 8 cups ice
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    Instructions

    • Leave the limeade out on the counter to defrost an hour. Slice the limes in thin rounds. In a large beverage container or punch bowl, pour the 64 oz cranberry juice, 64 oz cran-pineapple juice, 1 can of limeade, 8 cups of ice, and 2 liters of ginger ale.
    • Add sliced limes and cranberries for garnish.
    • Run a sliced orange around rim of glasses and dip into sparkling sugar sprinkles.

    Notes

    serving tips

    • Chill all the ingredients, and defrost the limeade ahead of time. 
    • This recipe makes 36 cups of punch or 2 ¼ gallons of punch. 

    optional garnish ideas

    • sliced apples or
    • sliced oranges
    • mint
    • rosemary
    • cinnamon sticks
    • star anise

    Nutrition

    Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 114mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Connie says

      December 21, 2023 at 12:40 pm

      5 stars
      Made this last year for a Christmas party and it was a huge hit. I had bottles of rum and vodka to the side if any wanted to add. This is now part of my regular Christmas menu.

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    2. Lynn says

      December 14, 2023 at 4:05 pm

      I’m planning on making this Holliday punch for a party at work. I just have a question do you make the limeade per the instructions on the can or do you just add the concentrate in no extra water?

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      • Lisa says

        December 15, 2023 at 1:39 pm

        Hey Lynn! No extra water is needed. Here are the ingredients to make the punch, have a great party!!!
        64 ounces cranberry juice
        64 ounces cran-pineapple juice
        8 ounces frozen limeade
        2 liters ginger ale
        4-6 whole limes
        12 ounces fresh cranberries
        8 cups ice

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    3. Kris says

      December 18, 2022 at 9:53 am

      5 stars
      Loved this punch! It’s not super sweet like a lot of punch recipes and it looks so pretty! I’m saving this for future occasions!

      Reply
      • Lisa says

        December 18, 2022 at 11:19 am

        Yippie! This punch is my Mammas recipe we made for as long as I can remember. So glad you like it...and Merry Christmas!

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    4. Joe Garrison says

      November 21, 2022 at 9:52 am

      5 stars
      Our favorite new punch recipe, we tried the cran pineapple juice, and really liked the flavor.

      Reply
    5. Kim Reynolds says

      November 21, 2022 at 9:51 am

      5 stars
      We loved this punch, it's delicious super easy and looks so pretty in a drink dispenser.

      Reply
    6. Seanna Borrows says

      November 21, 2022 at 9:47 am

      5 stars
      This Christmas punch is truly tasty! Love all your tips! 😊

      Reply
    7. Jessica Robinson says

      December 21, 2021 at 5:19 pm

      5 stars
      We make this delicious Christmas punch every year and it's the hit of the party!! So simple to make with easy to find ingredients and SO flavorful!

      Reply
    8. Luke Rivers says

      December 21, 2021 at 5:13 pm

      5 stars
      What a great holiday punch! We made it last weekend, and the whole family enjoyed it. Merry Christmas.

      Reply

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