Christmas Punch is an easy and delicious holiday party drink packed with fruits like cranberries, oranges, and pomegranates. Keep it non-alcoholic or add rum or vodka for extra holiday spirit!
Christmas Punch
Christmas Punch is an absolute must for the holiday season! You would think that by working from home, I’d have control over my own schedule and I’d take advantage of that fact by scheduling myself off for the whole month of December or something to enjoy the holidays.
But the problem is that I DO have control over my schedule, but once a procrastinator, always a procrastinator… and since my boss (me) is a procrastinator too, I always end up scrambling. And let me tell ya, at this point, I could really use a pitcher of this Christmas Punch.
The truth is, I haven’t even put up a tree yet or a single light or decoration, and I probably won’t. I bought new stockings last weekend at L.L. Bean, and that is pretty much the extent of it, and Christmas is ten days away. I’m really not being a Grinch, I promise! Christmas is my favorite holiday!
But when I think about all the work setting up and taking down when we won’t even be home on Christmas Eve or Christmas, it just makes me exhausted. Once we have kids, that will be a different story, but for now, let’s drink some Christmas Punch, okay?
When I was growing up, the Christmas menu was always changing, some years it was turkey, some it was ham, some it was lamb, and the occasional pizza, and these days it’s usually all of the above because my family is filled with picky eaters.
But even when the food was getting changed up, my mom always made a Christmas Punch. Sure, that too changed over the years, but regardless of the ingredients, there was always punch. Oh, and there were always meatballs too because wars would have broken out if those weren’t there!
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My mom always used the same base: cranberry juice, orange juice, and ginger ale. But I think my interpretation really embodies all that my mom’s punch is to me and all that I am too. So I’ve added pomegranate juice to the mix and swapped the ginger ale for lemon-lime soda, I prefer Sierra Mist.
Add pomegranate seeds and a sprig or two of rosemary (for sophistication, of course), oh and some extra holiday spirit by way of rum or vodka and you’re in for a truly festive holiday punch. Don’t forget the orange slices and cranberries too!
If you’re spending the holidays away from home, you should still make a big batch of this punch. Much like sangria, punch flavors get better with time, so by day three of sitting in the fridge and stealing glasses each night, those last few cups should be pretty awesome!
I just love how easy punches are to make, they require a little less technique than a crafted cocktail, but they’ll still impress a room full of guests and are super tasty.
Things you might need for this punch!
- A punch bowl or large pitcher for serving
- Fun paper straws
- Pretty punch glasses or easy disposable cups
Watch How To Make Christmas Punch Below!
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 cup cranberries
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 cup cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- 2 cups Sierra Mist or Sprite
- 1 cup white rum optional
- Rosemary for garnish
- Ice
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Combine all ingredients in a large pitcher or punch bowl over ice. If using a really large punch bowl, you can double the recipe.
This punch can be made ahead of time, but don't add the ice or soda until just before serving so as not to dilute or lose its fizz. You can sub the lemon-lime soda for ginger ale. You can add lemon and limes slices as well.
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Kaleigh @ Lively Table says
Such a pretty cocktail!
Rebecca says
Thank you, Kaleigh!
Miranda says
This is so gorgeous! I need to make this when we have vistors over during the holidays!
Erica says
I am making a huge pitcher of this for a party. Do you know how much I should add? This will be alcoholic. Thanks!
Rebecca Hubbell says
It’s entirely up to you! However weak or strong you like it.
Claudia Gray says
Could champagne be used instead of vodka?
Rebecca Hubbell says
Absolutely
Elle says
Just made it to sample before I make it for a early Christmas party tomorrow and WOW it tastes so good!!! I also love how festive it looks too! Thanks for sharing this awesome drink recipe <3
Rebecca Hubbell says
I hope everyone loves it! It will be even better tomorrow after sitting over night.
Linda @ With A Blast says
This looks amazingly refreshing and I will definitely be adding rum !
Rebecca Hubbell says
I mean, how could you not 😉
Madi says
This is such a gorgeous drink! I have to make this for Christmas!
Rebecca Hubbell says
Yes, you will love it!
Sherry says
I’m going to make alcoholic and non-alcoholic. I can not find just pomegranate juice can I use cran-pomegranate or cherry pomegranate?
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Sherry, that should work just as well. A lot of times the POM pomegranate juice is in the produce section, but it can be more expensive. I’m sure what you have will work great!
TINA AOUITA says
I used a pomegranate cranberry blend. Was delicious!
colleen kennedy says
LOVE THIS! Gorgeous! And I love yourglssess too! I’ll add vodka…aaaaand make a non-alcoholic version for the kids! TY!
Rebecca Hubbell says
Yay, enjoy! I can’t remember where I got the glasses, Pier 1 maybe?
Cindy @ The Sweet Nerd says
Looks so festive! I love that you use pomegranate seeds and cranberries. This is a must over the holidays.
Ellen says
What a great punch! We love rum but a nonalcoholic version is great for kids and designated drivers! Perfect for any holiday party.
Tara |Deliciously Declassified says
Love how every family has their own special Christmas traditions. I never thought to make a signature drink for Christmas Day but this one looks refreshing and delicious! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Rebecca Hubbell says
Signature drinks can be a really fun way to add to the festivities! Merry Christmas!
Chichi says
This recipe is so easy to make and supercool too. I love all the fruity goodness in there. Will try this out 😊
Rebecca Hubbell says
I hope you enjoy it this holiday weekend!
TINA AOUITA says
This was my potluck contribution to family gathering..so easy and so festive. Made one spiked and one not. Used rum. Very delicious and not too sweet. Definitely a keeper! Thanks!
Rebecca Hubbell says
So glad you all enjoyed it! I hope you’ll make it again next year!
Keren says
Love this drink. Made it for Christmas and it was gone in minutes!! I’ll be bookmarking this recipe.
The only thing I changed was I used Cran-pomergranate that was premixed in the juice aisle.
Rebecca Hubbell says
I’m so glad you all enjoyed it Keren! Happy Holidays!
Emily says
Looks wonderful! What type of cranberries did you use? I can only seem to find frozen, dried or canned ( with sauce but little whole cranberries) not sure which to use? I assume frozen but didn’t know if I should thaw or put in frozen??? Help!!! Thanks!!!
Rebecca Hubbell says
Hi Emily, I usually use fresh, but they would likely be hard to find as we’re wrapping up the season. You can use the frozen one’s and they can be added frozen or thawed. Enjoy!