Easy Holiday Punch – a simple and delicious holiday drink that can be made into a mocktail or a cocktail!
Easy Holiday Punch
One of my favorite things to do is bring you guys a drink that can be either a mocktail OR a cocktail. I know many of you eat a diet that closely aligns with Whole30/paleo so I definitely wanted a version that was Whole30-friendly. On the other hand, I hope you are also enjoying your own food freedom (whatever that might mean to you) and if that means enjoying a good cocktail now and again (particularly on special occasions like Christmas Eve or Christmas Day – maybe with an amazing Roast Beef Tenderloin on the table) then I wanted this recipe to be adaptable to that as well š
The recipe is simple and the taste is delicious – the mocktail version is even kid-approved!
How to Make Holiday Punch
Christmas punch is kind of like mulled wine (in my humble opinion) – it is just nice to have out so people can never have to worry about not having a drink in their hand. It is fruity and light and just plain delicious
Holiday Punch Ingredients
- Cranberry Juice – such a classic Christmas flavor, but you could swap it out for pomegranate if you wanted it sweeter!
- Soda Water – this adds the bubbles and dilutes the cranberry. If you are making a cocktail instead of a mocktail you can use champagne instead of this!
- Orange Juice Concentrate – instead of using a simple syrup or other added sugar, I love to use orange juice concentrate to sweeten things when I can!
- Vodka or Rum – if you are making a cocktail, feel free to add some vodka or rum! Either work well!
Holiday Punch Directions
- Simply add everything to a large pitcher and allow to cool in the fridge.
- Serve with ice and garnish with cranberries and some thyme sprigs!
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Easy Holiday Punch (Cocktail + Mocktail)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approx. 12-15 servings
- Category: Drink
- Method: Counter Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Easy Holiday Punch – the perfect holiday drink! Instructions to make it either a mocktail or a cocktail!
Ingredients
Mocktail:
- 6 cups cranberry juice
- 3 cups soda water
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
To make it a cocktail:
- 6 cups cranberry juice
- 3 cups champagne
- 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
- 1 cup of vodka, cranberry vodka or a dark rum
Garnishes
- cranberries
- fresh thyme sprigs
- ice
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients into a large pitcher or punch bowl.
- Stir to break up the orange juice concentrate.
- Serve on ice and garnish with cranberries and fresh thyme sprigs.
Notes
- Cranberry Juice – make sure it is not “cranberry juice cocktail” and check your ingredients if you are Whole30
- Champagne – a dry or sweet champagne will work, just choose based off of your own preference!
- Taste: Feel free to taste and add additional tablespoons of orange juice concentrate! Apple cider can also be used to sweetened if you desire!
Keywords: holiday punch, cranberry punch
Tyler says
This is gorgeous, Erin!!!
★★★★★
Erin says
Aw thank you so much, Tyler!! š That means a lot!