Jingle Juice Christmas Punch Recipe
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
337 kcal
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Course
Drinks
Jingle Juice Christmas Punch Recipe
Description
Jingle Juice Christmas Punch Recipe mixes cranberry juice and sparkling apple cider with moscato wine, Cointreau, and vodka, giving it a fruity and boozy character. The punch is chilled with frozen cranberries and garnished with lime slices and mint leaves, which add subtle herbal and citrus notes. The recipe uses chilled ingredients to maintain a cool temperature and combines sweet and tart flavors, suitable for festive occasions.
The method involves stirring all ingredients together and adjusting the vodka amount to personal taste, allowing customization of alcohol strength. Using frozen cranberries not only chills the drink but also adds a subtle fruit flavor as they thaw. The layered garnishes on top create an attractive presentation for serving in punch glasses. The punch can be ladled directly from a large punch bowl or dispenser.
For longer-lasting chill without watering down the punch, a cranberry punch ice ring made in a Bundt pan with cranberry juice can be added, keeping the mixture cool throughout the event. This attention to temperature ensures a crisp, enjoyable flavor experience even over several hours. The recipe suits holiday gatherings where a shared, celebratory drink is desired and can be adapted with different wine types or additional vodka to preference.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cranberry juice 100% juice versions sweetened with fruit juice preferred, chilled
- 750 mL moscato wine red preferred, but white or pink work, too, chilled
- ⅔ cup Cointreau or triple sec
- 1 cup vodka plus more to taste
- 25 ounces sparkling apple cider or grape juice, chilled
- 2 cups cranberries frozen
- 3 lime cut into thin slices
- ¼ cup mint small fresh leaves
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl or a drink dispenser, combine the cranberry juice, moscato, Cointreau or Triple Sec, vodka, apple cider or grape juice, and frozen cranberries. Stir well to combine.
- Taste the punch, and add additional vodka, if desired.
- Layer the lime slices and mint leaves on top. Serve into punch glasses with a ladle.
Notes
- Rim glasses with sugar using lime wedges before serving to enhance the presentation and add sweetness.
- Frozen cranberries chill the punch but may not keep it cold for long periods; consider making a cranberry punch ice ring in a Bundt pan for extended chilling without dilution.
- Adjust vodka quantity after tasting to control the punch's alcohol level to personal preference.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 13mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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