Christmas Punch
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Christmas Punch
Description
This punch recipe features a mix of cranberry and orange juices poured over fresh or frozen cranberries and orange slices for garnish. Topped with ginger ale, the carbonated element provides lively bubbles and a mildly spicy note, balancing the fruit juices' sweetness and acidity.
The punch is stirred gently to combine flavors without losing fizz, then served chilled. It can be prepared ahead by mixing the juices and fruit and adding the ginger ale just before serving to preserve carbonation.
Frozen cranberries act as natural ice cubes, keeping the punch cold longer without diluting the flavor. This drink is non-alcoholic but festive, making it accessible for all ages during celebrations.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 liters ginger ale
- 2 cups cranberries optional, fresh
- 1 orange sliced (optional)
Instructions
- Add the cranberries and orange slices to a large pitcher or punch bowl.
- Pour the cranberry juice and orange juice into the pitcher or bowl.
- Then pour the ginger ale on top.
- Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Serve within 4-6 hours of mixing before the ginger ale goes flat.
Notes
- Use frozen cranberries to keep the punch chilled without watering it down.
- Prepare juice and fruit mixture the night before to enhance flavor; add ginger ale just before serving.
- Serve the punch within 4-6 hours to maintain the ginger ale's carbonation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 88 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 88kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 5mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 192mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 162IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 38mg | 42% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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