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Christmas Punch Recipe

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  • Author: Chef
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings

Description

This festive Christmas Punch is a refreshing, fruity beverage perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining creamy orange sherbet with tart cranberry juice and fizzy ginger ale, it’s delightfully sweet and tangy with vibrant citrus and berry flavors. Garnished with fresh orange slices and cranberries, this punch is not only delicious but also visually appealing for any Christmas celebration.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

  • 3 1/2 cups Orange Sherbet
  • 64 ounces Cranberry Juice Cocktail (chilled)
  • 2 liters Ginger Ale Soda (chilled; can substitute with lemon-lime soda)

Garnishes

  • 2 Fresh Oranges (sliced; 1 for punch, extras for garnish)
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries (plus extra for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Slice Oranges: Thinly slice 2 fresh oranges, reserving some slices for garnish and adding others directly into the punch for flavor infusion.
  2. Add Orange Sherbet: Scoop 3 1/2 to 4 cups of orange sherbet into a large punch bowl to create a creamy, fruity base.
  3. Pour Cranberry Juice: Pour in 64 ounces of chilled cranberry juice cocktail over the sherbet, blending the tartness with the sherbet’s sweetness.
  4. Mix in Ginger Ale: Add 2 liters of chilled ginger ale soda to the punch bowl; stir gently to combine all ingredients well without losing the fizz.
  5. Garnish the Punch: Add 1 cup of fresh cranberries along with several orange slices directly into the punch bowl to enhance its festive appearance and flavor.
  6. Prepare Serving Garnishes: Arrange extra orange slices on small plates or bowls and provide a separate bowl of fresh cranberries so guests can customize their individual glasses with additional garnishes.

Notes

  • For a non-alcoholic version, follow the recipe as is.
  • To make this a festive alcoholic punch, consider adding a cup of vodka or rum to the mix.
  • Keep all ingredients chilled before combining to ensure the punch stays cold without excessive ice dilution.
  • You can substitute lemon-lime soda for ginger ale for a slightly different citrus flavor.
  • Serve immediately after preparation for the best texture and fizz.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://saracooking.com/christmas-punch-recipe/