Christmas Punch
Christmas Punch is a festive cocktail that combines the sweet-tart flavors of cranberry and orange juices with a splash of rum and sparkling water. Garnished with fresh cranberries, orange slices, and rosemary sprigs, it’s perfect for entertaining!
Ingredients
- 1 cup white or dark rum
- 2 cups cranberry juice unsweetened or sweetened
- 1 cup orange juice freshly squeezed, if possible
- 1 cup sparkling water or club soda
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries for garnish
- 1 orange sliced (for garnish)
- 3-4 sprigs of rosemary for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine the rum, cranberry juice, and orange juice. Stir well to mix.
- Just before serving, pour in the sparkling water or club soda to give the punch its bubbly finish.
- Add ice to the pitcher or punch bowl to keep the drink cold. For minimal dilution, use large ice cubes or a single large ice block.
- Add fresh cranberries, orange slices, and rosemary sprigs directly to the punch for a festive look.
- Ladle the punch into glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a cranberry or a small rosemary sprig for added holiday flair.
Notes
Optional Tips:
- For a non-alcoholic version, replace the rum with additional sparkling water or ginger ale.
- Add a festive ice ring by freezing cranberries, orange slices, and rosemary sprigs in water using a bundt pan or ice mold.
- Customize the strength by adjusting the amount of rum or juices to your taste.