Description
This Easy Christmas Punch comes together with just 4 simple ingredients for a bright, refreshing, family-friendly holiday drink. Perfect for parties, brunch, or cozy celebrations, it features cranberry juice, orange juice, sparkling apple cider, and fizzy ginger ale with festive garnishes.
Ingredients
Single Serving
2 ounces cranberry juice
2 ounces fresh orange juice
2 ounces cold sparkling apple cider
2 to 4 ounces ginger ale, ginger beer, or club soda
Ice
Fresh cranberries (optional garnish)
Rosemary sprig (optional)
Orange slice (optional)
Pitcher (7–9 cups)
2 cups cranberry juice
2 cups orange juice
2 cups sparkling apple cider
2 cups ginger ale, ginger beer, or club soda
Ice
Cranberries, oranges, rosemary (optional)
Punch Bowl (1–2 gallons)
4 cups cranberry juice
4 cups orange juice
4 cups sparkling apple cider
4 cups ginger ale, ginger beer, or club soda
Ice
Cranberries, oranges, rosemary (optional)
Instructions
For a Single Serving
Add cranberry juice, orange juice, sparkling apple cider, and ginger ale to a glass or shaker.
Stir or shake gently to combine.
Pour over ice.
Garnish with cranberries, an orange slice, or rosemary if desired.
Serve immediately.
For a Pitcher or Punch Bowl
Add cranberry juice, orange juice, sparkling apple cider, and ginger ale to a pitcher or punch bowl.
Stir gently to keep the drink fizzy and bright.
Add garnishes like cranberries, orange slices, and rosemary.
Serve over ice.
Notes
Chill all ingredients beforehand for the best flavor and to avoid watering down the punch.
Ginger ale adds sweetness, while ginger beer adds spice.
Make-ahead tip: Mix everything except the ginger ale and add bubbles right before serving.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage, Drinks
- Method: No-cook / Mixed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 97
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 8mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 24g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg