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Whip up this crowd-pleasing Non-Alcoholic Holiday Punch at home for your next get-together. It's bright, bubbly, and a total crowd-pleaser packed with citrusy goodness and tart cranberry. Kids and grown-ups alike can't get enough of this party-perfect sipper, loaded with lively flavors and sparkling bubbles that'll have people lining up for a refill.
Irresistible Reasons to Try This Punch
You'll love how simple this one is. Throw it together in like five minutes because there aren't many ingredients to fuss with. Orange, lemonade, and cranberry give you a tangy-sweet combo, and Sprite or ginger ale makes everything refreshing and fizzy. Fresh oranges and cranberries on top make it look amazing, too. Plus, you can serve it at anything—family Christmas, big Thanksgiving shindigs, or just because you feel like celebrating.
Holiday Punch Must-Haves
- Base Mix:
- 8 cups ready-made lemonade
- 4 cups orange juice (get it without pulp)
- 4 cups cranberry juice (100% juice works best)
- 2 liters chilled Sprite or ginger ale
- Decorative Touches:
- Mint sprigs (totally up to you)
- Rosemary branches, fresh
- Fresh cranberries (2 cups)
- 2 oranges, sliced thin
- Frozen Goodies:
- Ice cubes made from cranberry juice
- Freeze orange slices
- Pop in fresh cranberries to freeze
- What You Need:
- Fancy punch glasses
- Ladle or big serving spoon
- Big dispenser or punch bowl
- Ice trays
How to Throw it Together
- Toss on Garnishes and Pour
- Top your punch with rosemary, cranberries, orange rounds, and your fun ice cubes. Serve right away to keep things fizzy.
- Bubbles Go In
- Slowly pour in the Sprite or ginger ale just before guests start lining up. Give it a soft stir—just enough to mix without losing all the bubbles.
- Chill the Base
- Get your punch bowl and mix up the lemonade, orange juice, and cranberry juice. Pop it in the fridge for an hour or two before party time so it's nice and cold.
- Freeze the Ice (Best Done a Day Ahead)
- Fill your trays with cranberry juice or water, drop in some cranberries or a wedge of orange, and let them freeze overnight.
Handy Tips for Awesome Results
Keep everything cold so you won't have to water things down with a ton of ice. Want more flavor? Make a quick syrup with mint or rosemary to pour in. To get a fun look, rim your cups with colored sugar—just dip in water then roll in sugar. Skip regular ice if you can; go with juice-based cubes so your drink stays tasty. Wow everyone by freezing cranberries and orange rounds into larger ice blocks.
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Serving Tips and Ideas
Let your guests dress up their drinks at a sweet punch bar stocked with toppings. Use see-through punch cups for a fancy vibe. Toss a bunch of long spoons nearby so they can scoop up the frosty fruit. Offer both plain and sugar-rimmed glasses for a little extra fun. Making it for a big group? Prep more punch base ahead and add bubbles as needed so it's always fresh.
Keeping It Fresh + Planning Ahead
Go ahead and make the main punch mix up to two days before—just stash it in the fridge. Don't add the fizzy soda until people are ready to pour. Cut up your garnishes the same day you serve for the best look. Got leftovers? Fish out the fruit and keep the juice mix apart from the soda so it stays yummy. Pour new bubbles and fresh fruit when you're ready for round two.
Frequently Asked Questions
- → How much do I need for a group?
- Figure about 20 ounces for each person. Expect 2 or 3 glasses a guest. Make small new batches instead of all at once.
- → How long will punch stay good?
- It’s safe in the fridge for up to 3 or 4 days. Sprite will lose its fizz after a while though, so for the best bubbles, drink up soon.
- → Can I prep this beforehand?
- Go ahead and mix your juices and chill them. Only add sprite and toppings right before it’s time to serve so it stays bubbly and fresh.
- → Any tips to keep it cold but not watered down?
- Use frozen juice cubes from the drink’s fruit juices, or pop in some frozen cranberries as ice.
- → Can I swap out juices?
- Totally! Try your own favorite juice combos, just match the amounts. Pick ones that taste good side by side.