Best 20 Christmas Punch Recipes

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Christmas punch is a festive and flavorful beverage that is enjoyed by people of all ages during the holiday season. It is a warm and inviting drink that can be made with a variety of ingredients, such as fruit juices, spices, and even alcoholic beverages. Whether you are looking for a non-alcoholic punch to enjoy with your family or a boozy punch to serve at your next holiday party, there is a Christmas punch recipe out there for everyone.

Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CHRISTMAS PUNCH



Easy Christmas Punch image

Yummy, easy Christmas punch.

Provided by Alle88

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
4 cups orange juice
1 (12 ounce) can lemonade
2 cups water
1 liter ginger ale
½ liter lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite®)

Steps:

  • Mix pineapple juice, orange juice, lemonade, and water in a large punch bowl. Stir in ginger ale and lemon-lime soda.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 19.8 mg, Sugar 28.1 g

CHRISTMAS PUNCH



Christmas Punch image

Delicious punch! Great for holidays, showers, parties! Make extra!

Provided by lv

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Adult Punch Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

½ cup white sugar
2 cups orange juice
⅔ cup lemon juice
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, with juice
1 fluid ounce triple sec liqueur
1 (750 milliliter) bottle light rum
1 orange, sliced into rounds
1 lemon, sliced into rounds
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks
1 liter carbonated water
ice

Steps:

  • In a punch bowl, combine sugar, orange juice, and lemon juice. Stir until sugar dissolves. Add cherries, triple sec, light rum, orange slices, lemon slices, and pineapple chunks. Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
  • Pour in carbonated water, and add ice just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 132.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 2.4 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

WARM CHRISTMAS PUNCH



Warm Christmas Punch image

Red Hot candies add rich color and spiciness to this festive punch, and the cranberry juice gives it a little tang. Our children always request it for December brunches. —Julie Sterchi, Campbellsville, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice
5 cans (6 ounces each) unsweetened pineapple juice
1/3 cup Red Hots
1 cinnamon stick (3-1/2 inches)
Optional: Sugared cranberries or additional cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine juices, Red Hots and cinnamon stick. Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours or until heated through and candies are dissolved., Discard cinnamon stick before serving. Serve with sugared cranberries and additional cinnamon sticks if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 5mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA PUNCH



Christmas Poinsettia Punch image

This punch is always a bit hit at holiday parties! It's light in taste and looks beautiful to display.

Provided by jfrazie6

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Adult Punch Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

¾ (64 fluid ounce) bottle cranberry juice
1 liter club soda
1 (750 milliliter) bottle orange-flavored vodka
1 (750 milliliter) bottle champagne, or more to taste
½ cup fresh cranberries

Steps:

  • Combine chilled cranberry juice, club soda, vodka, and Champagne (see Cook's Note).
  • Garnish with fresh cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206.7 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Sodium 6.8 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

CHRISTMAS SHERBET PUNCH



Christmas Sherbet Punch image

Ree Drummond's Christmas sherbet punch from Food Network is a fun retro-style centerpiece for your holiday party.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 gallon raspberry sherbet
16 cups (1 gallon) cranberry juice (or cranberry mixed with pomegranate), well chilled
Two 2-liter bottles ginger ale, well chilled

Steps:

  • Make sure all the ingredients are very cold. Scoop the sherbet into a large punch bowl, then pour in the cranberry juice and ginger ale and stir gently.

CHRISTMAS RUM PUNCH



Christmas Rum Punch image

A dash of seasonal cinnamon ensures this refreshing rum punch recipe from Locanda Verde bartender Naren Young will be a welcome addition to any holiday party. Also Try: Horse and Carriage Punch

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Drink Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Lime slices, for ice and garnish
Apple wedges, for ice and for garnish
Cranberries, for ice
3/4 cup Citrus-Ginger Sugar
2 1/4 cups freshly squeezed lime juice
3 3/4 cups dark rum
2 1/4 cups Grand Marnier
1 1/2 cups Amaretto
3 3/4 cups apple juice, preferably organic
3 1/2 cups sparkling water
Orange slices, for garnish
Freshly grated cinnamon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Fill a 2-cup container with water and add lime slices, apple wedges, and cranberries; cover and transfer to a freezer. Freeze until solid.
  • In a large punch bowl, mix together sugar and lime juice until dissolved. Add rum, Grand Marnier, Amaretto, and apple juice. Transfer to refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Add ice and top with sparkling water. Garnish with lime slices, orange slices, apple wedges, and cinnamon; serve.

HOT CHRISTMAS PUNCH



Hot Christmas Punch image

I originally got this recipe from a coworker who brought it to work for our office Christmas party. The punch has a nice cinnamon flavor and a rosy red color that is pleasing to almost everyone.-Patricia Dick, Anderson, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h15m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 quart brewed tea
1 quart apple juice
1 quart orange juice
1 quart pineapple juice
1 package (9 ounces) Red Hots

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, on low 3-4 hours or until heated through and candies are melted, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

SLOW-COOKER CHRISTMAS PUNCH



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Indulge in this warm pineapple punch made in the slow cooker. We use cinnamon and Red Hots to give it that cozy spiced flavor and welcome-home aroma. -Angie Goins, Tazewell, TN

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h5m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
4 cups cranberry juice
1/3 cup Red Hots
2 cinnamon sticks (3 inches)
Fresh cranberries and additional cinnamon sticks

Steps:

  • In a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 4 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low until heated through and candies are melted, 3-4 hours. Garnish with cranberries and additional cinnamon sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 4mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CHRISTMAS PARTY HOLIDAY RUM PUNCH



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I found this on the internet (www.drinkoftheweek.com ) and I am posting this for safe keeping. I also plan on making this for a holiday party. I was looking for something to put in an old punch bowl...

Provided by petlover

Categories     Christmas

Time 2h

Yield 20 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup white sugar
2 cups orange juice
2/3 cup lemon juice
1 (4 ounce) jar maraschino cherries, with juice
1 ounce triple sec
705 milliliters light rum
1 orange, sliced into rounds
1 lemon, sliced into rounds
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, with juice
1 liter seltzer water
ice

Steps:

  • In a punch bowl, combine sugar, oj, and lemon juice: stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Add cherries, triple sec, rum orange slices, lemon slices and pineapple chunks.
  • Stir and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavours to blend.
  • Pour in Seltzer and add ice just before serving.

CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY PUNCH



Christmas Cranberry Punch image

Every year my grandma made her zingy punch for our Christmas Eve feast. -Helen Roland, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
4 cups cold water
2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
1 cup lemon juice
Optional: Mint leaves and additional fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until cranberries are softened. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; process until smooth. If desired, strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold. Freeze until solid., Just before serving, wrap bottom of mold in a hot damp dishcloth; invert onto a baking sheet and lift off mold. Place ice ring in punch bowl. Gently stir in ginger ale, cold water, pineapple juice and lemon juice. If desired, serve with mint leaves and additional cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

GAIL'S FAMOUS CHRISTMAS PUNCH



Gail's Famous Christmas Punch image

Yummy, spicy, alcoholic punch that never fails to raise the cheer level!

Provided by Gail

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Adult Punch Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (32 fluid ounce) bottle cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
2 cups orange juice, chilled
2 cups vodka
2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 orange, sliced in rounds

Steps:

  • Mix cranberry juice, orange juice, vodka, orange liqueur, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg in a punch bowl. Refrigerate 2 hours to overnight. Serve punch over ice; garnish with orange slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202.7 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, Sodium 3.1 mg, Sugar 19.1 g

PINK CHRISTMAS PUNCH



Pink Christmas Punch image

Here is a real family heirloom recipe. The first person in our family to serve this delicious fruit punch was Great-Grandma King. She used to set out a Christmas Eve spread at their house every year. Its pretty pink color is very festive as well.-Beth Dewese, Plano, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 42 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
5-1/4 cups tropical fruit punch, chilled
1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice, chilled
1 bottle (2 liters) ginger ale, chilled
1 pint strawberry ice cream, softened

Steps:

  • In a 8-qt. punch bowl, combine the pineapple juice, fruit punch and cranberry juice. Slowly stir in ginger ale and ice cream. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 12mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

NICOLE'S CHRISTMAS PUNCH



Nicole's Christmas Punch image

This is a delicious punch that my husband's cousin served at her annual Christmas party. Although it is called 'Christmas Punch' you could serve it any time of the year. It's super yummy! Try it!

Provided by _Jenna_

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 ⅔ cups water
1 cup white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (64 fluid ounce) bottle pineapple juice, chilled
5 ⅓ cups cranberry-apple juice, chilled
1 ⅓ liters ginger ale, chilled

Steps:

  • Combine water, sugar, and cinnamon together in a saucepan; bring to a boil until sugar is dissolved, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove cinnamon syrup from heat and chill.
  • Mix cinnamon syrup, pineapple juice, cranberry-apple juice, and ginger ale together in a punch bowl; stir well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 20.2 mg, Sugar 41.8 g

RED CHRISTMAS PUNCH (HOT MULLED CIDER)



Red Christmas Punch (hot mulled cider) image

We make this every Christmas, and it's a favorite with friends and family. Sometimes I vary the juices - you can use cranberry instead of cherry, or cranapple juice instead of apple cider.

Provided by Susan Feliciano

Categories     Hot Drinks

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 qt apple cider
1 qt cherry cider or juice
2 juice oranges
4 cinnamon sticks
1 tsp whole cloves

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together the ciders/juices in a large kettle over medium heat.
  • 2. Peel the zest off one orange in large strips. Place zest, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a double square of cheesecloth, and tie tightly. Place spice bag into the cider mixture.
  • 3. Heat the cider to serving temperature - like hot coffee or tea (do not boil). Barely simmer the punch for about 15 minutes.
  • 4. Juice the orange and add the juice to the cider. Halve and slice the remaining orange and float the slices on top of the hot punch. Serve hot with an orange slice and cinnamon stick if desired.

CHRISTMAS GLOW PUNCH



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With a pretty crimson color, this sweet tropical beverage is perfect for the holidays. Have the punch base chilling in the refrigerator, then add the ginger ale and sherbet just before serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield About 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4-1/2 cups tropical punch
1 cup cranberry juice
1 can (6 ounces) pineapple juice
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 to 3 cups chilled ginger ale
1 pint raspberry sherbet

Steps:

  • In a 2-qt. container, combine the punch and juices. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, transfer to a small punch bowl. Stir in ginger ale; top with scoops of sherbet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 22mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

MERRY BERRY CHRISTMAS PUNCH



Merry Berry Christmas Punch image

Make and share this Merry Berry Christmas Punch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sonya01

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 2 litres

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup boiling water
2 strawberry-flavored tea bags, &
mango-flavored tea bag
1/3 cup mint leaf
250 g fresh strawberries, quartered lenghtways
200 g frozen mixed berries
750 ml sparkling apple cider, chilled
750 ml sparkling wine, chilled

Steps:

  • Pour boiling water into a heatproof jug. Add teabags and stand for 5 minutes Drain and discard tea bags.
  • Place cooled tea, mint leaves, strawberries and mixed berries into a large punch bowl or 2 large jugs. Add apple cider. Slowly add sparking wine and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1619.4, Fat 0.4, Sodium 98.8, Carbohydrate 61.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 20.6, Protein 2.3

WARM CHRISTMAS PUNCH



Warm Christmas Punch image

Make and share this Warm Christmas Punch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 4h1m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (32 ounce) bottle cranberry juice
1 (32 ounce) can pineapple juice
1/3 cup red-hot candies
1 cinnamon stick (3-1/2 inches)
additional cinnamon stick (optional)

Steps:

  • In crockpot, combine juices, red-hots and cinnamon stick.
  • Cook on low for 2-5 hours.
  • Remove cinnamon stick before serving.
  • Use additional cinnamon sticks as stirrers if desired.

CHRISTMAS EVE PEPPERMINT PUNCH



Christmas Eve Peppermint Punch image

Make and share this Christmas Eve Peppermint Punch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by lazyme

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 2 gallons

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 gallon peppermint ice cream, in scoops
2 quarts eggnog
2 quarts ginger ale
2 cups heavy cream
1 -1 1/2 cup peppermint candy, crushed

Steps:

  • Put first 3 ingredients in punch bowl.
  • Top with cream, then candy, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2524.5, Fat 164.1, SaturatedFat 100, Cholesterol 925.5, Sodium 707.4, Carbohydrate 229.8, Sugar 170.6, Protein 43.6

WEIHNACHTSPUNSCH - TRADITIONAL GERMAN CHRISTMAS PUNCH



Weihnachtspunsch - Traditional German Christmas Punch image

Delicious traditional Christmas Punch of tea, red wine, rum, fresh lemon & orange juice, and spices. Not only for Christmas, but whenever the weather is cold. Serve hot!

Provided by BecR2400

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 30m

Yield 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups strongly brewed black tea
1 1/4 cups sugar, to taste
4 lemons, juice of
3 oranges, juice of
8 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
2 (750 ml) bottles red wine (choose a full-bodied variety such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, or Merlot)
1 cup golden rum
fresh lemon and orange slice, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine the sugar and the freshly brewed (still hot) tea. Add the lemon juice, orange juice, cloves, and cinnamon stick; stir until the sugar dissolves.
  • Add the red wine. Heat and stir over medium-low heat until just below the boiling point.
  • Meanwhile, gently heat the rum in a small pot (do not boil). Once hot, add to the larger pot and mix together.
  • Remove cloves and cinnamon stick.
  • Ladle into mugs. Serve hot with a fresh lemon or orange slice.

CHILLED CHRISTMAS PUNCH



Chilled Christmas Punch image

A blend of juices gives this punch a little pizzazz. For a more tart flavor, substitute cranberry juice for the cran-apple juice. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 20 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice, chilled
4 cups cranberry-apple juice, chilled
1 liter ginger ale, chilled

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the water, sugar and cinnamon to a boil; stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill. Just before serving, combine the syrup mixture, juices and ginger ale in a punch bowl or large pitcher. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh fruits, juices, and spices to create a flavorful and delicious punch.
  • Balance the flavors: Make sure the punch is not too sweet, too sour, or too strong. Adjust the ingredients to your taste preferences.
  • Garnish with fresh fruits and herbs: This will add a festive touch and make the punch more visually appealing.
  • Make it ahead of time: Many punches can be made ahead of time, which can save you time on the day of your party. Just be sure to store the punch properly in the refrigerator.
  • Serve chilled: Punch is best served chilled, so make sure to have plenty of ice on hand.

Conclusion:

Christmas punch is a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holiday season. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a punch that everyone will enjoy. So get creative and have fun making your own Christmas punch this year!

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