Description
This Christmas Punch No Alcohol is the perfect festive drink to brighten up your holiday celebrations. With its vibrant combination of cranberry juice, ginger ale, and orange juice, this punch is a delightful, sparkling beverage that everyone can enjoy. Infused with aromatic spices like cinnamon and star anise, it captures the essence of the season without any alcohol. Quick to prepare and serving up to 25 guests, it’s ideal for family gatherings or holiday parties. Customize it with your favorite fruits and herbs for an extra personal touch!
Ingredients
- 64 ounces cranberry juice (sweetened)
- 2 liters ginger ale
- 16 ounces orange juice
- 4 tablespoons lime zest
- 6 sticks cinnamon (whole)
- 6 whole star anise
- 5 sprigs thyme
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl, combine cranberry juice, ginger ale, orange juice, lime zest, cinnamon sticks, star anise, thyme sprigs, and fresh cranberries.
- Stir gently to mix all ingredients thoroughly.
- Add ice to keep the punch cool during serving.
- Garnish with additional cranberries or thyme if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added freshness, consider incorporating slices of citrus fruit or pomegranate seeds. Adjust sweetness by adding more lime juice if needed. Prepare the punch base ahead of time but add ginger ale just before serving for maximum fizz.