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Get into the festive holiday spite with this Christmas Pomegranate Punch. Sweet pomegranate juice, fresh orange juice, cranberry, lime, orange liquor, and vodka mixed with rosemary, ginger beer, and bubbly champagne. Stir everything together to create the perfect holiday Christmas punch that’s both festive and delicious. Everyone will love this at your next holiday party! Tis’ the season!
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Ingredients
- Pomegranate juice
- Orange juice
- Cranberry juice
- Lime juice
- Cointreau
- Vodka
- Rosemary
- Star anise
- Champagne
- Ginger beer
- Apples or oranges
- Pomegranate arils
Happy Holiday Cocktail Saturday everyone! Are we starting to get excited for all the upcoming Christmas parties? I know many have already begun! I had my first of the season just yesterday. And while the drinks were flowing, the party could have used a good punch!
After sharing my Thanksgiving punch a few weeks ago, I knew I wanted to create a punch that would be perfect for Christmas!
This punch is exactly that, it’s Christmastime in a cup! Or Christmastime in a punch bowl!
The details
What’s amazing about most punch recipes is just how simple they are. I didn’t want this to be fussy at all, so nothing fancy here!
It’s a mix of everything we love most about wintertime and the holidays.
First, mix up the base punch mix. Pomegranate juice, orange juice – preferably fresh, and cranberry juice. Oh, and lime juice too! Make sure each juice has no added sugar.
Then the liquor, a mix of Cointreau (orange liquor) and vodka. Add the juices to a big punch bowl. Then stir in fresh rosemary. At this point, the mix can be chilled until you’re ready to serve.
Just before serving, pour over your favorite bottle of champagne and spicy, sweet ginger beer. I then mix in orange slices and pomegranate seeds.
For serving, I add sugared cranberry and garnish each drink with fresh rosemary.
This Christmas-time punch is perfect for any and all of your upcoming parties. But it’s also great to enjoy with a small group of family or friends. I love that it’s not loaded with added sugars like most punch recipes. Plus, it is SO EASY to make.
For friends who don’t drink, you’ve still got them covered, simply make the mocktail variation!
I hope you all enjoy this very fun drink and that it brings plenty of holiday cheer to your festive night!
Looking for other easy punch recipes?? Here are my favorites:
Sparkling Christmas Party Punch
Holiday Cheermeister Bourbon Punch
Spiced Honey Bourbon Old Fashioned Pitcher
Lastly, if you make this Christmas Pomegranate Punch, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Christmas Punch
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups pomegranate juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup cranberry juice, no sugar added
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 cup Cointreau , (orange liquor)
- 1 cup vodka
- 4 sprigs rosemary
- 1-2 star anise, (optional)
- 1 bottle (750 ml) champagne
- 2 bottles ginger beer
- 2 apples or oranges, sliced
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
Instructions
- 1. In a large pitcher, combine the pomegranate juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, lime juice, Cointreau, and vodka. Stir until combined. Add the rosemary and 1-2 star anise (if you like). Chill until ready to serve. 2. Just before serving, add ice to your punch bowl. Pour over the champagne and ginger beer. Mix in the apple/orange slices and pomegranate arils. 3. Add ice to cocktail glasses and pour over the punch. Serve with sugared cranberries and rosemary.
Sugared Cranberries
- 1. In a medium bowl, stir together 2 cups fresh cranberries with 1/2 cup pure maple syrup or honey. Let sit 10-15 minutes. Strain the cranberries, then add them to a parchment-lined baking sheet.2. Toss the cranberries with 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until all the cranberries are coated. Allow the cranberries to dry in a single layer for at least one hour.
Nutrition
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Christmas Mocktail Punch
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups pomegranate juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup cranberry juice, no sugar added
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 4 sprigs rosemary
- 1-2 star anise, (optional)
- 2 cups sparkling white grape juice
- 2 bottles ginger beer
- 2 apples or oranges, sliced
- 1 cup pomegranate arils
Instructions
- 1. In a large pitcher, combine the pomegranate juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, lime juice, and apple cider vinegar. Stir until combined. Add the rosemary and 1-2 star anise (if you like). Chill until ready to serve. 2. Just before serving, add ice to your punch bowl. Pour over the sparkling white grape juice and ginger beer. Mix in the apple/orange slices and pomegranate arils.3. Add ice to cocktail glasses and pour over the punch. Serve with sugared cranberries and rosemary.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
When you say bottles of ginger beer, is the the 25.4 fl oz or two cans?
Hey Julie,
I just use 2 cans:) Let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers! xT
Hi there! Excited to make this.
I’m confused by the phrasing “pour over champagne and ginger beer” – do you simply mean like add both of these things to the punch and mix altogether ?
Hi Jaclyn,
You bet! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! Cheers! xT
How much champagne?
Hi Mary,
This recipe calls for 1 bottle of champagne. Please let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers! xT
Do you think I can do Prosecco instead of champagne?
Hey Jen,
Totally, Prosecco will work well for you! I hope you love this recipe! Cheers! xT
Thank you! Making this for Christmas Eve after your Thanksgiving Cider punch was such a big hit! Can’t wait to try it.
Great cocktail! We placed the cocktail in a clear ornament for our guests to pour over their glass of ice, pomegranate seeds, sprig of rosemary and a few cranberries. Big hit at our holiday party.
Hey Josiline,
Happy Friday!!❄️🧑🎄 I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xx
Looks amazing… do you have a link to the glassware?
Thanks so much Ashley!! Here’s the link to the glasses:
https://api.shopstyle.com/action/apiVisitRetailer?id=946122659&pid=uid3696-43323264-41&aid=45496900&utm_content=productwidget%3A638e18a858b3a7682bfe306a&utm_medium=referral
Please let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers! xx
It looks great in WordPress. Congratulations.
This was a huge hit today. Will be making it again. The ginger beer really added the perfect zing.
Hey Kay,
Love it!! Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback! So glad it was enjoyed:) Happy Monday!🎄
Ooh can’t wait to try this recipe!! I have noticed you have been including mock tail versions and I just want to say how thoughtful that is for people who abstain from alcohol. So thank you!!!
Thanks so much Katharina!! Love to hear this! Cheers! xT
My pregnant belly thanks you, Tieghan ♥️ The thing I miss most when I’m pregnant is cocktails 😅
Lol love to hear this Lexi!
tis the season!! yay thanks so much for all your festive effort. keep the cookie recipes coming.
also i’m interested to know because i’m from the UK mincemeat (eg mincemeat pies) is the ultimate festive ingredient to cook with is this the same in the US?
Hi there,
So sorry, I’m not quite sure I understand what you are asking. Please let me know how I can help! xx
Is the ginger beer the alcoholic or non alcoholic variety? Thx
Hi Wendy,
The ginger beer does not have alcohol:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Thank you so much for including a non-alcoholic version of this recipe! Several members of my family and friend group prefer mocktails (myself included) and I am so excited to whip this up and bring it to Christmas brunch. Have a wonderful weekend — can’t wait for Nine Faves tomorrow! 🎄❤️🎁
Awe thanks so much Jen!! I hope this recipe is a hit! Cheers and happy holidays! xx
This drink sounds wonderful. I was thinking of making the spiced cranberry mules again (they were great) but this recipe tempts me. Could you clarify the size of the bottles (ounces) of ginger beer that you use? Thanks!
Thanks so much Cathy!! The bottles I used were 7.5 ounces. Please let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers!! xx
Could this be made as a mocktail and you add in alcohol after? Any suggestions how to do that? I’ve got a mixed bag of guests who drink and don’t so trying to accommodate everyone 🙂
Hi there,
I would just make two separate batches, one cocktail and mocktail:) I hope you love the recipe! Cheers! xx
Thank you so much for adding mocktail versions, as we don’t drink Alkohol.
Happy to share Ines!!
This sounds amazing! I’m making both ways for an upcoming party. Wondering how big the bottles of ginger beer are?
Thanks!
They are 7.5 oz cans. The recipe links to a 4-pack available for purchase. Have fun at your party! 🥳
Thanks so much Donna!! The bottles were 7.5 ounces each. Please let me know if you have any other questions! Cheers!! xx