Christmas Punch (Alcoholic or Not)
Christmas Punch is a delightful holiday drink packed with fruits like cranberries and oranges, with options for alcoholic versions.
Equipment
- large pitcher or punch bowl
Ingredients
- 1 orange sliced, plus more for garnish
- 1 cup cranberries plus more for garnish
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 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
- fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Add the slices from 1 orange, 1 cup cranberries, and ½ cup pomegranate seeds to a large pitcher or punch bowl.
- Pour in 2 cups cranberry juice, 2 cups orange juice, 1 cup pomegranate juice, and 2 cups lemon-lime soda. Add 1 cup white rum if including.
- Serve in glasses over ice and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, extra orange slices, and cranberries.
- Chill all ingredients before prepping for best results.
- This punch can be made ahead but don’t add ice or soda until just before serving.
- Substitute lemon-lime soda for ginger ale, if desired.
- Keep alcohol on the side for guests to add their own.
Notes
Chill all ingredients before preparing for the best flavor and color. Use Ocean Spray Pure Cranberry Juice for optimal results.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg
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