Description
A vibrant and refreshing Christmas Punch combining cranberry, orange, and pomegranate juices with lemon-lime soda and optional rum, perfect for holiday gatherings and easy to prepare in just 5 minutes.
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
Juices and 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)
- Ice as needed
Instructions
- Combine the Fruit: Add the slices from 1 orange, 1 cup cranberries, and ½ cup pomegranate seeds to a large pitcher or punch bowl. For a larger bowl or dispenser, double the quantities.
- Add the Juices and Soda: 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 your preferred alcohol.
- Serve: Serve the punch in glasses over ice and garnish each with fresh rosemary sprigs, extra orange slices, and cranberries. For an extra festive touch, consider making Christmas ice cubes with the same fruits.
Notes
- Chill all ingredients before assembling for the best flavor and refreshment.
- Use pure cranberry juice like Ocean Spray for authentic color and taste.
- Prepare the punch ahead but add ice and soda only before serving to maintain fizz.
- Lemon-lime soda can be substituted with ginger ale for a different but delightful flavor.
- Add lemon and lime slices to enhance the citrus character.
- Keep alcohol optional and on the side to make the punch kid-friendly and versatile for guests.
- Recommended spirits include white rum, spiced rum, whiskey, or vodka according to preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
