Description
This festive Christmas Punch No Alcohol is a refreshing and vibrant holiday beverage perfect for gatherings. Combining cranberry juice, ginger ale, and orange juice with warm spices like cinnamon and star anise, this punch offers a delightful balance of sweet and spiced flavors. It’s easy to prepare, served chilled with fresh cranberries and thyme for a beautiful presentation and a burst of holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 64 ounce cranberry juice, sweetened
- 2 liters ginger ale
- 16 ounces orange juice
Spices and Garnishes
- 4 tbsp lime zest
- 6 sticks cinnamon, whole
- 6 whole star anise
- 5 sprigs thyme
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cranberry juice, ginger ale, orange juice, lime zest, cinnamon sticks, star anise, thyme sprigs, and fresh cranberries into a large punch bowl.
- Add Ice: Add plenty of ice to the punch bowl to chill the mixture thoroughly and keep it cold throughout your gathering.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with additional fresh cranberries and thyme sprigs for a festive look and serve immediately. Optionally, chill all ingredients beforehand to enhance the coldness and refreshing taste.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Want it a bit sweeter? Add a splash of simple syrup.
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to keep the punch nice and cold.
- No punch bowl? A large bowl or pitcher works perfectly—just add some ice.
- For a festive touch, serve with an ice ring to impress your guests.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
