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Fresh Holiday Party Punch

Mix orange juice with cranberry for sweet-tart base. Add pineapple juice for tropical touch. Just before serving, pour in cold ginger ale for fizz. Float orange slices and fresh cranberries on top. Keep extra juice and fizzy stuff ready for refills. Makes perfect party punch in minutes.

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Fatiha
Updated on Sun, 05 Jan 2025 01:25:00 GMT
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Start Christmas day with this easy fruit punch. Mix sweet juices with fizzy ginger ale and fresh fruit for a drink that looks as good as it tastes. Perfect while opening presents or having breakfast with the family.

Why Make This Punch

You can mix this up in five minutes flat. The red and orange colors look like Christmas in a glass. Everyone can drink it - add some vodka or wine for the grown-ups if you want. It's just right for making the morning more special.

What You Need

  • Cranberry Juice: Red and tart
  • Pineapple Juice: For sweetness
  • Orange Juice: Squeeze your own if you can
  • Ginger Ale: For the bubbles
  • Orange Slices: Cut them thin
  • Cranberries: Float them on top

How to Make It

Mix the Juice:
Pour all your juices in a big bowl or pitcher. Add the ginger ale last. Stir gently so it stays fizzy.
Make it Cold:
Put it in the fridge for an hour to get nice and cold.
Make it Pretty:
Float orange slices and cranberries on top. Pour into glasses and serve while it's cold.

Start the Day Right

Nothing beats starting Christmas with something cold and sweet. The mix of juices tastes fresh and bright. The bubbles from the ginger ale wake up your taste buds. Everyone loves watching the fruit bob around in their glass while they open gifts.

Why It Works So Well

The cranberry juice gives it a bit of tang, while pineapple makes it sweet. Orange juice adds fresh taste, and ginger ale puts in the bubbles. Each sip tastes better than the last. It's just what you need between bites of Christmas breakfast.

Quick to Make

You've got enough to do on Christmas morning. That's why this punch is so good - dump the juices in a bowl, stir, and you're done. Make it the night before if you want. Just add the ginger ale right before everyone drinks it, so it stays fizzy.

Good for Everyone

Kids love it because it's sweet and bubbly. Grown-ups can add a splash of what they like to their own glass. Nobody feels left out. Plus, it looks fancy enough for pictures but it's simple enough that you won't stress about making it.

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A close-up of a glass of colorful fruit drink garnished with cranberries and orange slices, surrounded by fresh oranges and greenery. | zestplate.com

Make the Glasses Special

Want to make it look extra nice? Put sugar on the glass rims. Stick a small candy cane on the side. Cut oranges in stars instead of circles. Put a spring of mint on top. Little touches make people smile before they even take a sip.

Keep It Fresh

Have leftovers? Keep them in the fridge for three days. When the bubbles go flat, just add more ginger ale. Pour some in ice cube trays and freeze it - the cubes make regular drinks taste like Christmas later. Or make popsicles for the kids to enjoy after Christmas.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Want to mix it early?

Do it the night before. Keep fruit fresh in boxes. Add fizzy stuff last minute. Cut fruit morning of. Ice goes in at the end.

→ Need different juice?

Apple works real nice. Mango makes it tropical. Grape juice looks pretty. Mix what you like. Just keep sweet and tart balanced.

→ No ginger ale?

Sprite works fine. Or fizzy water. Even apple soda's good. Some like cherry soda. Just need the bubbles.

→ Making it for grown-ups?

Splash in some vodka. Or float champagne on top. White wine works too. Rum makes it tropical. Keep kid punch separate.

→ Need it quick?

Use frozen juice - it's cold already. Buy fruit cut up. Keep ginger ale cold. Mix right in the punch bowl. Garnish can be simple.

→ Serving a crowd?

Double everything easy. Make ice ring - looks nice. Keep backup juice cold. Mix in batches. Have extra cups ready.

→ Too sweet or tart?

More cranberry cuts sweet. More orange makes it sweeter. Water tones it down. Taste before adding ice. Fizz changes taste too.

→ Taking it somewhere?

Mix juice in jugs. Pack fruit separate. Bring fizz unopened. Take backup ice. Maybe some extra cups.

→ Want it fancy?

Freeze fruit in ice. Float fresh berries. Use pretty glasses. Make ice cubes from juice. Layer the colors.

→ Getting watery?

Freeze some punch in cubes. Use frozen fruit instead of ice. Keep it real cold. Make it stronger first. Serve in cold cups.

→ Need it stronger?

Add more ginger ale. Double the cranberry. Put in some lime. More ice makes it weaker. Could add drink mix powder.

→ Want it to last longer?

Keep it cold cold cold. Cover when not serving. Make ice rings. Keep backup mix ready. Add fizz as you need it.

Conclusion

Like punch? Try it with fizzy water. Or mix in some lemon for zip. Add mint to make it extra fresh.

Easy Christmas Morning Punch

Quick morning party drink.

Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
~
Total Time
5 Minutes
By: Fatiha

Category: Beverages

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 8 Servings

Dietary: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free

Ingredients

01 2 cups cranberry cocktail juice.
02 2 cups pineapple juice.
03 2 cups orange juice.
04 2 cups ginger ale.
05 Orange slices for garnish.
06 Cranberries for garnish.

Instructions

Step 01

In a large pitcher or a punch bowl, combine the cranberry cocktail juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, and ginger ale. Stir gently until well mixed.

Step 02

Place the container in the fridge to chill for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld and refresh.

Step 03

Before serving, add fresh orange slices and cranberries on top for a festive garnish. Serve chilled in individual cups.

Notes

  1. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days in a sealed container to maintain freshness.
  2. For a more adult beverage, consider adding vodka, or replace the ginger ale with champagne for extra bubbles.
  3. For an elegant touch, dip the rim of the cups in orange juice, then in red sprinkles for a festive look.

Tools You'll Need

  • Large pitcher or punch bowl.
  • Serving cups.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Potential allergy to citrus fruits in orange juice.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 113
  • Total Fat: ~
  • Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
  • Protein: 1 g