Description

This festive Christmas Punch is a vibrant, non-alcoholic holiday beverage bursting with flavors of cranberry, orange, and warming spices like cinnamon and star anise. Perfectly balanced with the fizz of ginger ale and fresh herbaceous notes from thyme, this refreshing punch is ideal for holiday gatherings, offering a delightful and colorful drink that everyone can enjoy.

Ingredients

Scale

Liquid Base

64 ounces cranberry juice, sweetened
2 liters ginger ale
16 ounces orange juice

Flavorings & Garnishes

4 tablespoons lime zest
6 sticks cinnamon, whole
6 whole star anise
5 sprigs thyme
1 cup fresh cranberries

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Add the cranberry juice, ginger ale, orange juice, lime zest, cinnamon sticks, star anise, thyme sprigs, and fresh cranberries into a large punch bowl.
Add Ice and Garnishes: Add plenty of ice to keep the punch chilled and garnish with extra fresh cranberries or thyme sprigs for a festive look.
Serve: Stir gently to mix the flavors, then serve immediately. For best taste, chill all ingredients beforehand.

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Want it a bit sweeter? Add a splash of simple syrup.
Chill all ingredients beforehand to keep the punch nice and cold.
No punch bowl? A large bowl or pitcher works perfectly—just add some ice.
For a festive touch, serve with an ice ring to impress your guests.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
Calories: 90
Sugar: 21g
Sodium: 20mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg