Description
A festive and refreshing Christmas Punch recipe that can be made alcoholic or non-alcoholic, packed with vibrant fruits like cranberries, oranges, and pomegranates. Perfect for holiday parties and gatherings, this punch combines natural fruit juices with a splash of rum for those who want an extra holiday spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Garnishes
- 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 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
Instructions
- Prepare Fruits: Add the slices from 1 orange, 1 cup cranberries, and ½ cup pomegranate seeds to a large pitcher or punch bowl. For larger gatherings, you can double the recipe accordingly.
- Mix 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 fruits.
- Add Alcohol (Optional): If including alcohol, stir in 1 cup white rum or your preferred spirit into the punch mixture, blending well.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the punch in glasses over ice, garnished with fresh rosemary sprigs, extra orange slices, and cranberries for a festive touch. You can also prepare Christmas Ice Cubes with cranberries or pomegranate seeds for added holiday flair.
Notes
- This punch is versatile and can easily be made non-alcoholic or spiked with rum or vodka based on preference.
- Using pure unsweetened fruit juices enhances the natural flavors and reduces added sugar content.
- Fresh rosemary sprigs not only add a nice aroma but also a beautiful seasonal garnish.
- Make Christmas Ice Cubes by freezing cranberries or pomegranate seeds in water or juice for a decorative and functional addition.
- Adjust sweetness by choosing your soda or juice types according to taste.
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
