Description
A festive and refreshing Christmas Punch made with cranberry, orange, and pomegranate juices, garnished with fresh fruits and rosemary. Perfect served as a non-alcoholic holiday drink or spiked with white rum for adults.
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)
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)
Other
- ice
Instructions
- Prepare Fruits: 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 and use a gallon-sized bowl or dispenser.
- Combine 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 desired, add 1 cup white rum or your preferred alcohol.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve the punch in glasses over ice. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, extra orange slices, and cranberries. For a festive twist, prepare Christmas Ice Cubes with fruits to add to the drink.
Notes
- This punch can be easily kept non-alcoholic by omitting the rum, making it family-friendly.
- Substitute rum with vodka or brandy if preferred for a different flavor profile.
- Fresh fruits not only look festive but add natural flavors; consider adding other citrus slices like lemon or lime for variety.
- Using unsweetened juices allows you to control the sweetness; adjust with a little sugar or simple syrup if desired.
- Christmas Ice Cubes made from frozen fruits add visual appeal and keep the punch cold without dilution.
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
