Best 6 Christmas Cranberry Punch Recipes

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Kick off your Christmas celebration with a refreshing and festive twist on the classic punch recipe. Our Christmas Cranberry Punch is a delightful and non-alcoholic beverage that will add a touch of holiday cheer to your gathering. This vibrant red punch is a blend of sweet and tart flavors, made with fresh cranberries, zesty oranges, fragrant spices, and a hint of sparkling ginger ale. Served chilled or over ice, this punch is the perfect welcome drink or accompaniment to your holiday feast. Whether you're looking for a special drink to serve at your Christmas party or a fun and festive beverage to enjoy with family and friends, our Christmas Cranberry Punch is sure to be a hit.

In this article, you'll find two variations of our Christmas Cranberry Punch recipe. For those who prefer a non-alcoholic option, our Classic Christmas Cranberry Punch is the perfect choice. Made with cranberry juice, orange juice, spices, and ginger ale, this punch is bursting with flavor and sure to be a crowd-pleaser. If you're looking for a punch with a bit of a kick, our Spiked Christmas Cranberry Punch is the way to go. This variation adds a splash of brandy and cranberry liqueur for a festive and flavorful cocktail that's perfect for sipping by the fire or enjoying at your holiday gathering.

No matter which variation you choose, our Christmas Cranberry Punch is sure to be a hit at your next holiday party. So gather your ingredients, grab your punch bowl, and let's get started on creating a festive and delicious holiday drink that everyone will love!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY PUNCH



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My mother made this drink every Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is one family tradition I can't live without.

Provided by Amber Carroll

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Punch Recipes     Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
¾ cup orange juice
¼ cup lemon juice
2 cups ice, or as needed
3 ½ cups chilled ginger ale

Steps:

  • Blend cranberry sauce in a blender until smooth; add orange juice and lemon juice and blend again until smooth.
  • Combine cranberry mixture and ice in a pitcher. Slowly pour ginger ale into cranberry mixture and gently stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 36 mg, Sugar 37.4 g

CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY PUNCH



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Make and share this Christmas Cranberry Punch recipe from Food.com.

Provided by amandafl

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 8-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

7 1/2 cups cranberry juice cocktail
3 3/4 cups orange juice
22 1/2 ounces lemon-lime flavored soda
cranberries

Steps:

  • Mix the Orange and Cranberry juices in a bowl.
  • Slowly pour in the lemon-lime pop into the bowl trying not to
  • make too many bubbles.
  • Float the whole cranberries on the top of the punch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.6, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 13.2, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 45.2, Protein 0.8

CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY PUNCH



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Every year my grandma made her zingy punch for our Christmas Eve feast. -Helen Roland, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
4 cups cold water
2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
1 cup lemon juice
Optional: Mint leaves and additional fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until cranberries are softened. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; process until smooth. If desired, strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold. Freeze until solid., Just before serving, wrap bottom of mold in a hot damp dishcloth; invert onto a baking sheet and lift off mold. Place ice ring in punch bowl. Gently stir in ginger ale, cold water, pineapple juice and lemon juice. If desired, serve with mint leaves and additional cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.



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This Cranberry Christmas Punch is easy to make and perfect for your holiday brunch, dinner or party! It's even more fun with this festive cranberry orange ice ring! Made with only a few ingredients, it's a non- alcoholic punch that can easily be spiked with vodka, if you so desire.

Provided by Adapted from Cran-Orange Punch WW Magazine Nov/Dec 2007 pg. 121

Categories     beverage     drink

Time 14h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cranberry juice
3 cups orange juice
3 tbsp fresh lime juice (*juice of 2 limes)
3 cups sparkling water (lemon lime flavor)
3 cups ginger ale
1 1/2 cups vodka (optional)
4 cups ice or make Cranberry ice ring below
4 cups water, approximately (*this will depend on the capacity of your mold)
2 cups frozen cranberries
2 tbsp orange zest (*peel of 1 large orange)

Steps:

  • Combine the cranberry and orange juice, ginger ale, sparkling water and lime juice in a large glass punch bowl or pitcher.
  • Then add the ice (or cranberry ice ring, if using). Serve immediately.
  • Fill a 4- 6 cup Jello or metal ring mold with 3/4 - 1 1/2 inch water (depending on the size of your mold. *I have a 5 cup and I fill it 1 inch. Freeze until solid for 6 hours.
  • Place 2 cups frozen cranberries and the zest of 1 large orange on the ice.
  • Fill the mold with water to top.
  • Freeze until solid (at least 8 hours or overnight)
  • To remove the ice ring, briefly dip the bottom of the mold in a bowl half-filled with warm water.
  • Immediately float the ring in the punch.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 79 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 10 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 17 g, UnsaturatedFat 2 g

QUICK CRANBERRY PUNCH



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The fizz from the ginger ale makes this fruity punch a hit at any party!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 can (6 ounces) frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 bottle (32 ounces) cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
2 cans (12 ounces each) ginger ale, chilled

Steps:

  • Make lemonade as directed on can in large pitcher.
  • Stir in cranberry juice cocktail and enough ice to chill. Just before serving, stir in ginger ale.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 10 mg

HOLIDAY CRANBERRY PUNCH



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A festive punch for your holiday gatherings suitable for all ages and easy to put together in a hurry.

Provided by Pepper Monkey

Categories     Punch Beverage

Time 10m

Yield 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (64 ounce) bottle cranberry juice
1 cup orange juice (low acid is best)
2 cups lemon-lime flavored soda
sugar
1 orange, sliced
1 lime, sliced

Steps:

  • place slices of orange and lime in bottom of large punch bowl.
  • mix all punch ingredients together pour on top.
  • Serve ice cold.
  • TIP: To prevent the punch from being watered down make ice cubes with punch instead of water.
  • The punch will stay cold without being watery.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.2, Fat 0.2, Sodium 5.8, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 20.4, Protein 0.2

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries for the best flavor. Fresh cranberries are available in most grocery stores during the fall and winter months.
  • If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries. Just thaw them before using.
  • Make the punch ahead of time. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Garnish the punch with fresh cranberries, orange slices, or mint leaves.
  • Serve the punch chilled or over ice.

Conclusion:

Christmas Cranberry Punch is a delicious and festive drink that is perfect for any holiday gathering. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it tart or sweet, this punch is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a refreshing and festive drink, give Christmas Cranberry Punch a try.

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