Description
This festive Christmas Punch No Alcohol recipe is a refreshing and vibrant holiday beverage perfect for large gatherings. Combining sweetened cranberry juice, ginger ale, and orange juice with aromatic spices like cinnamon and star anise, it offers a delightful balance of fruity and warm flavors. Garnished with fresh cranberries, lime zest, and thyme sprigs, this punch is both visually appealing and easy to prepare, making it an ideal non-alcoholic option to celebrate the season.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 64 ounces cranberry juice, sweetened
- 2 liters ginger ale
- 16 ounces orange juice
Flavorings & Garnishes
- 4 tablespoons lime zest
- 6 sticks whole cinnamon
- 6 whole star anise
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large punch bowl, pour in the cranberry juice, ginger ale, and orange juice. Add the lime zest, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and thyme sprigs. Stir gently to mix all the flavors.
- Add Ice and Garnishes: Add plenty of ice to the punch bowl to chill the drink thoroughly. Garnish with fresh cranberries and more thyme sprigs for a festive look.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- If you prefer a sweeter punch, add a splash of simple syrup.
- Chill all the liquid ingredients beforehand to ensure the punch stays cold longer.
- No punch bowl available? Use a large bowl or pitcher and add ice right before serving.
- For an extra festive presentation, serve with an ice ring containing cranberries or herbs to impress your guests.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240ml)
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
