Cranberry Orange Christmas Punch recipe

Cranberry Orange Christmas Punch sparkling with citrus and cranberries

This easy Cranberry Orange Christmas Punch recipe is bursting with festive flavor from tart cranberry, sweet orange, and bubbly cider. Perfect for parties or cozy gatherings, it’s a vibrant and refreshing drink that captures the essence of the holidays in every glass.

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 0 minutes
Total time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 serving or 1 punch bowl

Ingredients

2 ounces cranberry juice 2 ounces fresh orange juice 2 ounces sparkling apple cider 2–4 ounces ginger ale or club soda 1 ounce vodka (optional) Ice Cranberries, orange slices, rosemary for garnish

Instructions

For a Single Serving: Combine cranberry juice, orange juice, apple cider, and ginger ale in a shaker. Mix well, pour over ice, and top with vodka if desired.
For a Pitcher: Mix all ingredients in a large pitcher, stir gently, and refrigerate until serving.
For a Punch Bowl: Combine juices, cider, and soda in a punch bowl. Add vodka and garnishes. Serve over ice.
Serving Tip: Chill all ingredients before mixing for the crispest flavor.

Notes

Best served fresh. To store leftovers, refrigerate without soda and add fizz when serving again. Non-alcoholic version available by omitting vodka.

Nutrition

Calories: 97
Fat: 1g
Saturated fat: 1g
Sugar: 22g
Sodium: 8mg
Protein: 1g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g