Description
A festive and refreshing Christmas Punch featuring a vibrant mix of cranberry, orange, and pomegranate juices combined with lemon-lime soda and optional white rum. Served chilled over ice and garnished with fresh rosemary and seasonal fruits, this punch is perfect for holiday gatherings and celebrations.
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
Liquid Ingredients
- 2 cups cranberry juice (Ocean Spray Pure Unsweetened 100% juice recommended)
- 2 cups orange juice (Simply, Natalie's, or Uncle Matt's recommended)
- 1 cup pomegranate juice (POM brand recommended)
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda (Starry, Sprite, or 7Up recommended)
- 1 cup white rum (optional)
Others
- ice
Instructions
- Prepare the fruits: Add the slices from 1 orange, 1 cup cranberries, and ½ cup pomegranate seeds to a large pitcher or punch bowl. If using a very large bowl or dispenser, you can double the recipe.
- Combine liquid ingredients: Pour in 2 cups cranberry juice, 2 cups orange juice, 1 cup pomegranate juice, and 2 cups lemon-lime soda into the bowl with the fruit. If desired, add 1 cup white rum or another alcohol of your choice.
- Serve the punch: Serve the punch in glasses over ice and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, extra orange slices, and cranberries. For an extra festive touch, consider making Christmas-themed ice cubes.
Notes
- Chill all ingredients before preparation for the best flavor and freshness.
- Use Ocean Spray Pure Cranberry Juice for the best color and flavor.
- This punch can be made ahead of time, but add ice and soda only just before serving to maintain fizz and prevent dilution.
- Lemon-lime soda can be substituted with ginger ale if preferred.
- You can also add lemon and lime slices for extra citrus flavor and color.
- Keep alcohol separate to allow guests to add their preferred amount and keep the punch kid-friendly.
- Popular alcohol options include white rum, spiced rum, whiskey, and vodka.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
