Description
A refreshing and festive Christmas Punch that is completely alcohol-free, bursting with cranberry, orange, and ginger flavors, perfect for holiday gatherings and family celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquids
- 64 ounces cranberry juice, sweetened
- 2 liters ginger ale
- 16 ounces orange juice
Flavorings and Garnishes
- 4 tablespoons lime zest
- 6 whole cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole star anise
- 5 sprigs thyme
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add cranberry juice, ginger ale, orange juice, lime zest, cinnamon sticks, star anise, thyme sprigs, and fresh cranberries into a punch bowl.
- Add Ice and Garnishes: Mix gently, then add ice to chill and garnish with additional fresh cranberries and sprigs of thyme for a festive presentation.
- Serve: Ladle the punch into glasses and enjoy immediately. For a cold option, chill all ingredients beforehand or serve with an ice ring for an impressive touch.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Want it a bit sweeter? Add a splash of simple syrup.
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to keep the punch nice and cold.
- No punch bowl? A large bowl or pitcher works perfectly—just add some ice.
- For a festive touch, serve with an ice ring to impress your guests.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
