Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch Recipe - made with refreshing lemon-lime soda, ginger ale and cranberry juice is the perfect holiday drink the whole family can enjoy during the holiday season or anytime. Perfect for Easter, too!
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This non alcoholic punch is well balanced and not too sweet or overly acidic. It's a refreshing, festive drink on its own and makes a great base for boozy add-ins.
We served this festive drink at a holiday party recently and people absolutely loved it. Which was a surprise to those who told me no one was going to be interested in non-alcoholic holiday drinks. But this is a truly delicious holiday punch recipe and the bowl was completely empty before the party ended!
People appreciate having a non-alcoholic holiday drink available. You will always have party goers who don't drink alcohol, some who need to slow down a bit, and still others who will add extra holiday spirit with boozy mixers. This is the perfect holiday drink because it works for everyone.
This festive drink will go well with all the party food favorites, like our Oven Baked Chicken Wings and Old Fashioned Fresh Apple Cake. Be sure to check out our other tasty appetizers and dessert recipes.
Here's What You Need
All you need to make this easy Christmas punch recipe is a few simple ingredients you can get at any grocery store.
Notes on Ingredients
- ginger ale or club soda - Ginger ales can be very different in taste. Canada Dry Ginger Ale has a mild taste that blends well with the other flavors. Vernors would make it sweeter, and Blenheim would make it more spicy.
- lemon lime soda - We use Squirt. Squirt is bright and refreshing, and not overly sweet. You may substitute Sprite for a sweeter taste. Or San Pellegrino sparkling water for a sugar-free option.
- diet cranberry juice or cranberry punch - We use Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry Juice for its mild taste and to make this a low sugar punch recipe.
- orange slices
- lime slices
- frozen or fresh cranberries
- ice cubes - May substitute an ice ring
Equipment
- large punch bowl with ladle or beverage dispenser
- disposable plastic cups
How to Make It
This easy non alcoholic party drink recipe takes just a few minutes to prepare. Be sure to make it just before company arrives so that its carbonation doesn't go flat and stays fizzy throughout the party.
- Combine Sodas and Juice. Combine ginger-ale, lemon-lime soda, and diet cranberry juice into a beverage container or punch bowl.
- Add Ice. Add ice or ice ring to keep it cold.
- Garnish. Add orange slices, lime slices, and frozen whole cranberries.
- Serve. Serve this refreshing holiday drink cold.
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Variations
The best Christmas punch recipes are versatile and can be made in both a non-alcoholic version or as a boozy version you can serve with other holiday drinks during the Christmas season. Here are some variations to consider:
Fruit Juices, Sweeteners, And Non-Alcoholic Add-Ins
- orange juice - will make it sweeter and more acidic.
- pineapple juice - will make it sweeter and more acidic.
- pomegranate juice - works well with or as a substitute for cranberry.
- sparkling apple cider - common ingredient in Christmas punch recipes.
- sparkling water - excellent no sugar substitute for ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.
- sherbet or ice cream - make it sweeter and more festive by making classic Christmas punch with sherbet.
- simple syrup - Combine sugar and water at a 1:1 ratio in a small sauce pot. Bring up to a low boil, stirring continually, until the sugar has melted. Cool in the refrigerator. Add cold to holiday drinks.
Boozy Christmas Punch
Looking for some extra holiday spirit? Make boozy holiday cocktails by topping off a glass of this delicious holiday punch with one of these alcoholic add-ins:
- sparkling wine - Prosecco or Champagne
- vodka
- gin
Pro Tips
- Last Minute Prep. Make this just before guests arrive so that the carbonation doesn't go flat before you have a chance to enjoy. It's easy to put together last minute.
- Garnish. Garnish each glass with mint leaves, a twist of orange rind, pomegranate seeds, or cinnamon sticks. Make a festive drink by rimming the glasses with cocktail sugars.
- Ice Ring For Punch. If using a punch bowl, keep it cold with an ice ring made in bundt cake pan.
Recipe FAQS
Combine ginger-ale, lemon-lime soda, and cranberry juice in a large punch bowl with ice, an ice ring, or sherbet to keep it cold. Garnish with orange slices, lime slices, and frozen whole cranberries.
Make A Christmas Ice Ring For Punch Bowl
A Christmas ice ring for a punch bowl is super simple to make. Just fill a bundt cake pan half way with water, add orange slices, lime slices, and fresh whole cranberries, and freeze for 24 hours.
Un-mould the ice ring by running warm water over the bottom of the bundt cake pan until the ice ring pops out. Place the frozen ice ring in the bowl. It will float on top and keep the punch cool.
Serving Suggestions
For a festive presentation, serve this delicious holiday party drink in a glass rimmed with decorative sugars and garnish with cranberries and an orange rind or sliced orange.
This Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch recipe is a delicious holiday party drink that's perfect to serve anytime during the holiday season, Christmas dinner, or as a festive drink while hanging around the Christmas tree, or at your next party. We hope you enjoy our super simple, super tasty recipe. We're guessing your family and friends are gonna love it! Try it and let us know if its a hit!
xo ~ Seanna
What To Serve With Christmas Punch
Christmas Punch is a great addition to any holiday party. It is the perfect, refreshing drink to serve with all your favorite appetizers and desserts.
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📖 Recipe
Easy Non Alcoholic Christmas Punch Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 liters lemon-lime soda
- 2 liters ginger ale
- 64 ounces diet cranberry juice
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 lime sliced
- 1 cup cranberries
- 8 cups ice
Instructions
- Combine Sodas and Juice. Pour all liquid ingredients into a beverage container or punch bowl.2 liters lemon-lime soda, 2 liters ginger ale, 64 ounces diet cranberry juice
- Add Ice. Add ice or ice ring.8 cups ice
- Garnish. Add orange slices, lime slices, and frozen whole cranberries.1 orange, 1 lime, 1 cup cranberries
- Serve. Serve this refreshing holiday punch with or without alcohol. See notes for alcohol paring suggestions.
Notes
Ingredients
- ginger ale or club soda - Ginger ales can be very different in taste. Canada Dry Ginger Ale has a mild taste that blends well with the other flavors. Vernors would make it sweeter, and Blenheim would make it more spicy.
- lemon lime soda - We use Squirt. Squirt is bright and refreshing, and not overly sweet. You may substitute Sprite for a sweeter taste. Or San Pellegrino sparkling water for a sugar-free option.
- diet cranberry juice or cranberry punch - We use Ocean Spray Diet Cranberry Juice for its mild taste and to make this a low sugar punch recipe.
- orange slices
- lime slices
- frozen or fresh cranberries
- ice cubes - May substitute an ice ring
Fruit Juices, Sweeteners, And Non-Alcoholic Add-Ins
- orange juice - will make it sweeter and more acidic.
- pineapple juice - will make it sweeter and more acidic.
- pomegranate juice - works well with or as a substitute for cranberry.
- sparkling apple cider - common ingredient in punch recipes.
- sparkling water - excellent no sugar substitute for ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.
- sherbet or ice cream - make it sweeter and more festive by making classic Christmas punch with sherbet.
- simple syrup - Combine sugar and water at a 1:1 ratio in a small sauce pot. Bring up to a low boil, stirring continually, until the sugar has melted. Cool in the refrigerator. Add cold to holiday drinks.
Alcohol Paring Suggestions
Take this festive drink to the next level and put out some BOOZY add-ins like one of these:- Procecco or Champagne
- Vodka
- Gin
Pro Tips
- Last Minute Prep. Make this just before guests arrive so that the carbonation doesn't go flat before you have a chance to enjoy. It's easy to put together last minute.
- Garnish. Garnish each glass with mint leaves, a twist of orange rind, pomegranate seeds, or cinnamon sticks. Make a festive drink by rimming the glasses with cocktail sugars.
- Ice Ring For Punch. If using a punch bowl, keep it cold with an ice ring made in bundt cake pan.
Serving Suggestions
For a festive presentation, serve it in a glass rimmed with decorative sugars and garnish with cranberries and an orange rind or sliced orange.Nutrition
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Patricia Williams says
Fantastic recipe, so delicious! Thank you for providing detailed notes, variations and tips—very helpful!
Seanna Borrows says
Thank you so much Patricia! I'm so glad you liked it.
Megan says
Perfect punch! This is great for my family because my husband and I can add our favorite alcoholic beverage directly to the punch, while our kids can also enjoy it! I love love love the cranberry juice lemon lime soda 😍
Seanna Borrows says
Thanks so much Meg! What do you like to add? It's great with Prosecco. And also sparkling water like San Pellegrino.
Angie Adams says
We loved your punch at Christmas! Simple and so tasty..
Seanna Borrows says
Thanks Angie! Makes me so happy to hear it. It's a refreshing non-alcoholic punch anytime of year. We're still drinking it during dry January!
Russ B says
Very refreshing. Perfect for dry January!
Seanna Borrows says
Thanks Russ! Don't we know it!