Description
A festive and refreshing Christmas Punch perfect for holiday gatherings, combining cranberry juice, pineapple juice, almond extract, and ginger ale with optional fresh cranberries and lime slices for a vibrant, flavorful party drink.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 6 cups cranberry juice or pomegranate cranberry juice
- 3 cups pineapple juice
- 1 Tbsp almond extract
- 3 liters ginger ale
Optional Garnishes
- 1 (12 oz.) bag fresh cranberries
- 2 fresh limes, sliced
- Ice
Instructions
- Mix juices and extract: Pour cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and almond extract into a large drink dispenser and mix thoroughly.
- Add ginger ale: Pour in the ginger ale and give the mixture one quick stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add garnishes and ice: Incorporate fresh cranberries, sliced limes, and ice into the punch for extra flavor and festive presentation.
- Serve immediately: Serve within a few hours for the best taste and carbonation, as the punch will start to go flat over time.
Notes
- Use cranberry juice blends such as Ocean Spray that contain other fruit juices like grape, apple, or pear to avoid overly tart flavor.
- Chill soda and juices beforehand in the refrigerator or a cold place to minimize ice dilution and keep the punch cold longer.
- Fresh cranberries and lime slices enhance the drink’s appearance and add a subtle hint of fresh flavor but are optional.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 15 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
