It's always nice to have a non-alcoholic drink option at parties for those who don't drink alcohol. This Holiday Punch Recipe is refreshing without being overly acidic. People rave about this recipe. It's refreshing and festive on its own and an intriguing drink base for the drinkers in the crowd to add to.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Christmas punch, Holiday Punch, non alcoholic christmas punch, non alcoholic holiday punch
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.