Description
A festive and refreshing Christmas Punch combining cranberry, orange, and pomegranate flavors with the option of adding white rum for an adult twist. Perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Garnish
- 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 Soda
- 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)
Optional Alcohol
- 1 cup white rum (optional)
Others
- 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 bigger gatherings, you can double the recipe accordingly.
- Combine 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. If using, add 1 cup white rum or any alcohol of your choice.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the punch in glasses over ice. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, extra orange slices, and cranberries. For a festive touch, consider making Christmas-themed ice cubes.
Notes
- Chill all ingredients before preparation for the best flavor and presentation.
- Use Ocean Spray Pure Cranberry Juice for optimal color and taste.
- Make the punch ahead but add ice and soda just before serving to maintain fizz and avoid dilution.
- Lemon-lime soda can be substituted with ginger ale.
- Add lemon and lime slices as additional garnishes if desired.
- Keep alcohol on the side to allow guests to add their own, keeping the punch kid-friendly.
- Recommended alcohol options include white rum, spiced rum, whiskey, and vodka.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
