Description
A festive and refreshing Christmas Morning Punch that’s perfect for holiday brunches or family gatherings. This vibrant, non-alcoholic beverage blends chilled orange, cranberry, and pineapple juices with sparkling lemon-lime soda for a bubbly finish. Garnished with fresh orange slices, cranberries, and rosemary sprigs, it’s a beautiful and delicious addition to your holiday celebrations. For adults, you can easily turn it into a spirited cocktail by adding prosecco, vodka, or champagne.
Ingredients
Scale
Juices
- 2 cups orange juice (chilled)
- 2 cups cranberry juice (chilled)
- 1 cup pineapple juice (chilled)
Other Liquids
- 1 liter lemon-lime soda or sparkling water (chilled)
- ½ cup grenadine (optional for color and sweetness)
Garnishes
- Orange slices
- Fresh cranberries
- Rosemary sprigs
Additional
- Ice
Instructions
- Mix Juices: In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the chilled orange juice, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice. Stir well to blend the flavors together.
- Add Grenadine: Stir in the grenadine syrup if using, to enhance the color and add a touch of sweetness to the punch.
- Incorporate Soda: Just before serving, pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda or sparkling water. Stir gently to maintain the fizz while mixing all ingredients evenly.
- Add Ice and Garnishes: Add plenty of ice to keep the punch refreshingly cold. Garnish with orange slices, fresh cranberries, and rosemary sprigs to create a festive and attractive presentation.
- Serve: Serve the punch immediately in individual cups or glasses, ensuring each serving includes some fruit and a sprig of rosemary for a festive touch.
Notes
- For an adult version, add a splash of prosecco, vodka, or champagne to give the punch a spirited kick.
- Freeze some of the juices with fruit in ice cube trays to keep the punch cold without diluting its flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg