Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch
This Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch is a sparkling, festive drink bursting with cranberry, orange, and ginger ale — infused with cinnamon, star anise, and citrus zest. Beautifully garnished and easy to make in minutes, it’s a show-stopping holiday punch everyone can enjoy.
Equipment
- Large punch bowl
- Ladle
- Microplane or zester
- Measuring Cups
- Citrus knife
- Pitcher or large container (for make-ahead)
Ingredients
- Punch Base
- 64 oz sweetened cranberry juice (cranberry juice cocktail)
- 2 liters ginger ale, chilled
- 16 oz 100% orange juice (no pulp)
- 4 tbsp fresh lime zest
- Spices and Aromatics
- 6 whole cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole star anise
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
- Garnishes
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- orange slices
- lime slices
- extra cinnamon sticks and star anise
- fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs
- pomegranate seeds (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Chill all ingredients thoroughly. In a large punch bowl, combine cranberry juice and orange juice. Stir gently.2. Add lime zest, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and thyme or rosemary sprigs. Stir lightly to infuse.3. Just before serving, pour in chilled ginger ale and stir gently to retain carbonation.4. Add ice or an ice ring, and garnish with fresh cranberries, citrus slices, and spices. Serve immediately.
- 1. In a large pitcher or container, combine cranberry juice, orange juice, lime zest, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and herbs. Cover and refrigerate 4–24 hours for flavors to infuse.2. When ready to serve, strain (optional), transfer to a punch bowl, add chilled ginger ale, and garnish with fruit and spices.
Notes
Sweet, tart, and gently spiced, this punch delivers the holiday spirit without any alcohol. Serve it chilled in a large glass punch bowl with floating citrus and cranberries for a stunning centerpiece.