Holiday Punch Recipe

I usually find most Christmas cocktails a bit heavy and strong, which is nice to counteract the chill outside, but sometimes you want something lighter for a party. This festive holiday punch recipe is a great choice. I’m also known to serve my Cranberry Sangria or this Cranberry Prosecco Punch for the holidays.

Psst – in case you noticed those amazing little devils in the photos, you can find those delicious spiked cherries here.

Tips for this Holiday Punch

• Using cranberry juice allows this to serve as a casual brunch or mid-afternoon cocktail. If you prefer a stronger holiday drink, swap out the cranberry juice for cranberry-flavored vodka or cranberry wine.
• You can also substitute pomegranate juice, orange juice, or even some limeade for the cranberry juice.
• You’re going to want plenty of ice on hand for this recipe, and those cute springs of rosemary are not totally necessary but add a festive touch.
• Sugared cranberries threaded onto a cocktail toothpick makes for a festive holiday garnish.
• Sparkling rose can be used instead of prosecco or champagne.
• We use cranberry ginger ale in our holiday punch recipe. However, if you can’t find it, regular ginger ale, or a lemon-lime soda such as Sprite or 7-Up will work just fine.

Ingredients for Cranberry Holiday Punch

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

• 1 cup cranberries, preferably frozen
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1 cup cranberry juice (or cranberry vodka, if desired)
• 1-750mL bottle of prosecco or champagne
• 2 cups cranberry ginger ale, or more, as desired
• 1/3 cup simple syrup
• Ice
• Rosemary sprigs, optional garnish

How to Make Holiday Punch

1. Make plenty of ice. More than you think you’ll need.
2. Fill your pitcher or punch bowl half full with ice and have more on hand for individual glasses.
3. Add in the cranberries and pomegranate seeds.

4. Add the cranberry juice, sparkling wine, simple syrup, and top off to taste with the cranberry ginger ale.
5. Pour or ladle into individual serving glasses and garnish with rosemary, if desired.

6. Ingredients

   • 1 cup cranberries frozen preferably
   • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
   • 1 cup cranberry juice or cranberry vodka, if desired
   • 750 ml prosecco or champagne we used sparkling rose
   • 1/3 cup simple syrup
   • 2 cups cranberry ginger ale or more, as desired
   • Ice
   • Rosemary sprigs optional garnish

   Things You’ll Need

   • 2 quart pitcher
   • Liquid measure
   • Ice maker
   • Measuring cups and spoons

   Before You Begin

   • Using cranberry juice allows this to serve as a casual brunch or mid-afternoon cocktail. If you prefer a stronger holiday drink, swap out the cranberry juice for cranberry-flavored vodka or cranberry wine.
   • You can also substitute pomegranate juice, orange juice, or even some limeade for the cranberry juice.
   • You’re going to want plenty of ice on hand for this recipe, and those cute springs of rosemary are not totally necessary but add a festive touch.
   • Sugared cranberries threaded onto a cocktail toothpick makes for a festive holiday garnish.
   • Sparkling rose can be used instead of prosecco or champagne.
   • We use cranberry ginger ale in this holiday punch. However, if you can’t find it, regular ginger ale, or a lemon-lime soda such as Sprite or 7-Up will work just fine.

   Instructions

   • Make plenty of ice. More than you think you’ll need.

     Fill your pitcher or punch bowl half full with ice and have more on hand for individual glasses.
   • Add in the cranberries and pomegranate seeds.
   • Add the cranberry juice, sparkling wine, simple syrup, and top off to taste with the cranberry ginger ale.
   • Pour or ladle into individual serving glasses and garnish with rosemary, if desired.