Description

This Sparkling Christmas Punch is a festive, non-alcoholic beverage perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining vibrant cranberry, orange, and pineapple juices with bubbly ginger ale or lemon-lime soda, it offers a sweet, tangy, and refreshing taste. Garnished with fresh orange slices, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds, this punch not only delights the palate but also brightens any celebration with its colorful presentation.

Ingredients

Scale

Juices

2 cups Cranberry juice
1 cup Orange juice
1 cup Pineapple juice

Soda

2 cups Ginger ale or lemon-lime soda

Garnishes

Orange slices
Cranberries
Pomegranate seeds

Instructions

Prepare the garnishes: Place orange slices, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds in the bottom of a large pitcher or punch bowl. If you are using a drink dispenser with a spigot, omit the pomegranate seeds to avoid clogging the spigot.
Add the juices: Pour in the cranberry juice, followed by the orange juice and pineapple juice into the pitcher or punch bowl over the garnishes.
Add the soda: Slowly pour the ginger ale or lemon-lime soda last to maintain fizz and create a sparkling effect in the punch.
Mix gently and serve: Stir the mixture gently to combine all the flavors without losing the carbonation, then serve immediately chilled for the best refreshing taste.

Notes

To keep the punch chilled longer without watering it down, consider adding frozen fruit as ice cubes.
Adjust sweetness by choosing between ginger ale (sweeter) or lemon-lime soda (more tart).
For a spiked version, add a splash of vodka or rum if desired.
If using a dispenser with a spigot, avoid pomegranate seeds as they can clog the spout.
This punch can be prepared a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated without the soda, adding the soda just before serving.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Beverage
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Christmas punch, non-alcoholic punch, holiday drink, festive beverage, sparkling punch, cranberry juice punch, party drinks