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pretty crystal glass filled with christmas punch and garnished with rosemary, fresh cranberries and orange slice.
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5 from 40 votes

Easy Christmas Punch

This easy Christmas Punch recipe is a holiday favorite! With just 4 ingredients (plus alcohol if using) this gorgeous holiday punch recipe comes together quickly and easily. Serve it by the glass, pitcher or punch bowl – your choice!ay punch recipe comes together quickly and easily.
Course Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas punch, holiday drinks, holiday punch
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Calories 97kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

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
  • 1 ounce vodka
  • Ice

Punch Bowl (usually hold between 1 and 2 gallons or 16 to 32 cups)

  • 4 cups cranberry juice double for a larger punch bowl
  • 4 cups orange juice double for a larger punch bowl
  • 4 cups sparkling apple cider double for a larger punch bowl
  • 4 cups ginger ale ginger beer, or club soda - double for a larger punch bowl
  • 1 to 2 cups vodka double for a larger punch bowl
  • Ice

Pitcher (usually 50 to 72 ounces or about 7 to 9 cups)

  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 2 cups sparkling apple cider
  • 2 cups ginger ale ginger beer, or club soda
  • 1 cup vodka optional

Optional Garnishes

  • Cranberries
  • Rosemary
  • Orange slices

Instructions

For a Single Serving

  • In a jar or cocktail shaker, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, apple cider and ginger ale. Mix well. Strain over ice then top with vodka (if using). Alternatively, pour each ingredient over ice to create a layered effect.
    2 ounces cranberry juice, 2 ounces fresh orange juice, 2 ounces cold sparkling apple cider, 2 to 4 ounces ginger ale, 1 ounce vodka, Ice
  • Garnish and serve immediately.

For Pitcher or Punch Bowl

  • In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, apple cider, ginger ale (or club soda or ginger beer) and vodka, if using. Mix well.
  • Garnish with optional garnishes including orange slices and fresh cranberries. Serve over ice.

Notes

Nutritional information based off a single serving without alcohol.
Storage Information: To store any leftover punch, just place in the refrigerator in an airtight container. It will be good for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 139IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg