Description
A festive and refreshing Christmas Punch perfect for holiday parties, featuring a vibrant mix of cranberry, orange, and pomegranate juices with an optional splash of white rum. Serve chilled over ice and garnished with fresh rosemary, orange slices, and cranberries for a delightful seasonal drink.
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 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
Instructions
- Prepare the fruit: Add the slices from 1 orange, 1 cup cranberries, and ½ cup pomegranate seeds to a large pitcher or punch bowl. For larger gatherings, double the recipe in a gallon-sized bowl or dispenser.
- Add the liquids: Pour in 2 cups cranberry juice, 2 cups orange juice, 1 cup pomegranate juice, and 2 cups lemon-lime soda into the pitcher or bowl. If using alcohol, add 1 cup white rum or your choice of spirit.
- Serve the punch: Pour the punch into glasses filled with ice. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, extra orange slices, and cranberries. For a festive touch, consider making Christmas Ice Cubes with frozen fruit and herbs.
Notes
- This punch is versatile—keep it alcohol-free for all ages or add rum or vodka for a festive kick.
- Using fresh fruits not only adds flavor but also makes for attractive presentation and garnish.
- To make Christmas Ice Cubes, freeze cranberries and small rosemary sprigs in water or juice in ice cube trays ahead of time.
- For a less sweet version, choose unsweetened cranberry juice and a lemon-lime soda with reduced sugar or substitute soda with sparkling water.
- Double the quantities easily for larger parties using a gallon-sized punch bowl or dispenser.
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
