Let's get into the holiday spirit without the booze! This non-alcoholic Christmas punch is a tasty mix of seasonal flavors, giving you a great way to celebrate without the next-day regret.
Why you'll love this recipe
Christmas and the winter holidays are the perfect time to gather with family and friends. It can also be a time of over-indulgence, so with that in mind, here are a few reasons why I love this non-alcoholic Christmas punch!
Festive: This easy punch recipe is all about refreshing, fruity goodness – take a sip, enjoy, and spread the happiness with an alcohol-free holiday drink.
Everyone can enjoy: Whether guests are avoiding alcohol or just want a break, our punch ensures that everyone can join in the festive fun and still have a delicious drink in their hand. It also makes a great Christmas morning punch that won't have you sleeping in the recliner. Basically, everyone wins with winter mocktails.
No Hangover: With a non-alcoholic option, there's no need to worry about the morning after. You can indulge in the holiday cheer without the headache, perfect if you have to work the next day or have kids who wake at the crack of dawn!
This was inspired by my Thanksgiving punch recipe, and pairs well with this pineapple honey glazed ham.
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Ingredients
All these ingredients and colors seriously make my heart happy. Here's what you'll need to pick up from the grocery store to make a no-alcohol Christmas punch.
- sparkling apple-cranberry juice - This ingredient gives the Christmas punch a tart twist.
- ginger ale - Ginger ale is such a key ingredient here. It adds some fizz and effervescence and has a sweet and slightly spicy flavor profile.
- pineapple juice - A little sweetness comes to the party with this ingredient.
- cranberries - If there's a perfect bright and red Christmas fruit, this is it! I love using fresh cranberries because they seem to float on top of the punch better, but you can also use frozen. Tip: Use the leftovers to make cranberry sauce ahead of time.
- Rosemary springs - these are optional but oh so festive! They'll add a little smell of pine without imparting the taste of a Christmas tree.
Substitutions
Cran apple juice - add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish, or banana peppers
For the ginger ale - you can substitute club soda, or any other sparkling water.
See these non-alcoholic fall drinks for more options
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How to make Non Alcoholic Christmas Punch
Step #1: In a pitcher or punch bowl (ask your Mom, I bet she has one!), add the sparkling apple cranberry juice.
Step #2: Next into the pool goes the ginger ale.
Step #3: Pineapple juice joins the party!
Step #4: Cranberries and orange slices go into the punch bowl or pitcher next. You can freeze the cranberries to help keep the punch a little chilled.
Serve the punch in glasses filled with ice. Top with fruit and a sprig of rosemary, if desired.
Variations
You can play around with the recipe for cranberry Christmas punch. Here are a few ideas to mix things up!
- Additions: Add sliced lemons, and limes.
- Boozy: If you want to have libations on the side, you can have vodka or rum for the grown-ups to doctor up their own drink. Prosecco or champagne could be used in place of the ginger ale.
Top tip
Keep your Christmas punch cold longer by chilling the ingredients in the refrigerator before mixing the punch. You can also refrigerate your pitcher or punch bowl.
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Pairing
These are my favorite dishes to serve with no alcohol Christmas punch.
Recipe
Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch
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Ingredients
- 50 ounces sparkling apple-cranberry juice equivalent to two 25.4 ounce bottles
- 1 liter ginger ale
- 6 ounces pineapple juice
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 orange sliced
- 3-4 cups ice
- Rosemary springs optional for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the apple cranberry juice, ginger ale, pineapple, cranberries and orange slices in a punch bowl or pitcher.
- Serve the punch in glasses filled with ice. Top with fruit and a sprig of rosemary, if desired.
Notes
For the ginger ale - you can substitute club soda, or any other sparkling water.
Nutrition
This Farm Girl Cooks is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. Calories and other nutritional values vary depending on which brands were used.
Kimberlee says
This was a huge hit at our holiday gathering with both the kids and adults.
Deanne Frieders says
Hooray! So glad everyone enjoyed it!
Carlee says
Nothing says party like a punch. This is so festive and tasty!