Refreshing Christmas Punch Recipe
This Christmas punch recipe makes sure that your next Christmas gathering would not be without a refreshing drink to go with everything else you eat. This recipe is both easy and quick, it takes just minutes.
Equipment
- Large punch bowl or beverage dispenser
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Long mixing spoon
- Ladle
- Serving glasses
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 3 cups ginger ale chilled
- 1 cup sparkling water chilled
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 orange thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup optional
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Prepare the fruit:
- Wash the cranberries and orange thoroughly. Slice the orange into thin rounds and set aside a few cranberries and rosemary sprigs for decoration.
Combine the juices:
- Pour the cranberry juice, orange juice, and pineapple juice into a large punch bowl or beverage dispenser.
Add the lime juice:
- Stir in the fresh lime juice. If you prefer a sweeter Christmas Punch, add honey or simple syrup and mix until dissolved.
Add the sparkling ingredients:
- Slowly pour in the chilled ginger ale and sparkling water. Stir gently to combine without losing too much carbonation.
Add the fruit and herbs:
- Add the orange slices, fresh cranberries, and rosemary sprigs to the punch.
Add ice:
- Stir in the ice cubes just before serving to keep the punch refreshingly cold.
Serve:
- Ladle the Christmas Punch into individual glasses. Garnish with an orange slice, a few cranberries, and a small rosemary sprig.