Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch Recipe
This Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch is a festive and refreshing beverage perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining sweet cranberry juice, zesty orange juice, and bubbly ginger ale with warm spices like cinnamon, star anise, and thyme, it offers a delightful balance of flavors without alcohol. Garnished with fresh cranberries and served chilled over ice, this punch is both visually appealing and deliciously satisfying for all ages.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Liquid Ingredients
- 64 ounces cranberry juice, sweetened
- 2 liters ginger ale
- 16 ounces orange juice
Spices and Herbs
- 4 tablespoons lime zest
- 6 sticks cinnamon, whole
- 6 whole star anise
- 5 sprigs thyme
Garnishes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- Ice cubes (as needed)
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 to infuse the punch with warm, festive flavors.
- Add Ice and Garnishes: Gently stir the mixture to combine the flavors. Just before serving, add plenty of ice to chill the punch. Garnish with fresh cranberries and additional sprigs of thyme if desired for a festive appearance.
Notes
- For a stronger spice flavor, allow the punch to sit with the spices for 30 minutes before adding ice and garnishes.
- The lime zest can be substituted with fresh lime juice for an extra citrusy tang.
- Fresh or frozen cranberries can be used as garnish depending on availability.
- Adjust sweetness by choosing unsweetened cranberry juice and adding sweetener if desired.
- Make sure to add ice just before serving to prevent dilution of flavors.
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