Description
This Easy Christmas Punch is a festive, refreshing beverage perfect for holiday gatherings. It combines cranberry juice, fresh orange juice, sparkling apple cider, and ginger ale with an optional splash of vodka for a delightful, fruity punch that can be served as a single serving, in a pitcher, or a large punch bowl. Garnish with cranberries, rosemary, and orange slices for a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Single Serving
- 2 ounces cranberry juice
- 2 ounces fresh orange juice
- 2 ounces cold sparkling apple cider
- 2 to 4 ounces ginger ale, ginger beer, or club soda
- 1 ounce vodka
- Ice
Pitcher (about 7 to 9 cups)
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 cups sparkling apple cider
- 2 cups ginger ale, ginger beer, or club soda
- 1 cup vodka (optional)
Punch Bowl (1 to 2 gallons)
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 4 cups orange juice
- 4 cups sparkling apple cider
- 4 cups ginger ale, ginger beer, or club soda
- 1 to 2 cups vodka
- Ice
Optional Garnishes
- Cranberries
- Rosemary
- Orange slices
Instructions
- Mix Single Serving: In a jar or cocktail shaker, combine 2 ounces cranberry juice, 2 ounces fresh orange juice, 2 ounces sparkling apple cider, and 2 to 4 ounces ginger ale (or ginger beer or club soda). Mix well. Strain over ice and then top with 1 ounce vodka if desired. Alternatively, pour ingredients over ice to create a layered effect.
- Serve Single Serving: Garnish with cranberries, rosemary, or orange slices if desired and serve immediately.
- Prepare Pitcher or Punch Bowl: In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, sparkling apple cider, ginger ale (or club soda or ginger beer), and vodka if using. Stir well to combine.
- Garnish and Serve: Add optional garnishes such as fresh cranberries and orange slices. Serve punch over ice and enjoy.
- Store Leftovers: Place any leftover punch in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Nutritional information is based on a single serving without alcohol.
- To store leftover punch, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the vodka and use ginger ale or club soda instead.
- Adjust the amount of ginger ale or club soda if you prefer a less sweet or more fizzy punch.
- Garnishes like rosemary sprigs and fresh cranberries add a festive touch and aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
