Description
A festive and refreshing Christmas Punch that can be enjoyed as an alcoholic or non-alcoholic holiday beverage, packed with citrus and berry flavors enhanced by rum or vodka for extra holiday spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 orange (sliced, plus more for garnish)
- 1 cup cranberries (plus more for garnish)
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
Juices and Soda
- 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)
Alcohol (Optional)
- 1 cup white rum (optional)
Others
- Ice
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
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. If using a larger bowl or dispenser, double the recipe accordingly.
- Add 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.
- Add alcohol if desired: Stir in 1 cup white rum or your choice of alcohol to make the punch alcoholic.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the punch in glasses over ice cubes. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, extra orange slices, and cranberries for a festive touch. Optionally, make Christmas Ice Cubes using fruit for extra decoration.
Notes
- This punch is a simple and delicious holiday drink that combines seasonal fruits and juices.
- To keep it non-alcoholic, simply omit the rum or vodka.
- For a more festive presentation, freeze some of the fruits in ice cubes to add to the glasses.
- You can customize the alcohol type or amount depending on your preference.
- Make sure to use unsweetened or pure juices to balance sweetness and tartness.
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
