Description
This festive Christmas Punch is a vibrant and refreshing holiday drink bursting with the flavors of cranberry, orange, and pomegranate. Perfect for holiday parties, it can be served alcoholic with white rum or kept non-alcoholic, making it versatile and crowd-pleasing. Garnished with fresh rosemary and fruit slices, it’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 1 orange, sliced (plus more for garnish)
- 1 cup cranberries (plus more for garnish)
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
Juices & Liquids
- 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)
- 1 cup white rum (optional)
- Ice, as needed
Garnish
- Fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Add the sliced orange, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds to a large pitcher or punch bowl. For larger gatherings with a gallon-sized bowl or dispenser, consider doubling the recipe.
- Add Juices and Soda: Pour in the cranberry juice, orange juice, pomegranate juice, and lemon-lime soda over the fruits, combining all the flavors together beautifully.
- Add Alcohol (Optional): If serving an alcoholic version, stir in 1 cup of white rum or your preferred liquor of choice.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the punch over ice in individual glasses. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, extra orange slices, and cranberries for a festive and aromatic presentation. For extra holiday flair, consider making Christmas Ice Cubes with fruit inside.
Notes
- Christmas Punch is easy to make and full of festive flavors from fresh fruits and pure juices.
- You can keep it non-alcoholic or add rum or vodka to boost the holiday spirit.
- Using freshly sliced fruit and fresh rosemary sprigs enhances both flavor and presentation.
- Feel free to customize citrus and fruit quantities to your taste or depending on the size of your punch bowl.
- Make Christmas Ice Cubes by freezing cranberries and pomegranate seeds in ice cube trays for a colorful touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (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
