Mahj Munchies: Christmas Punch

When it comes to holiday entertaining, nothing sets the tone quite like a beautiful bowl of Christmas punch. Bright, bubbly, and easy to serve, this classic holiday drink is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for Christmas parties, family gatherings, and festive game nights.

This Christmas punch combines cranberry, orange, and pomegranate juices for a perfectly balanced blend of sweet and tart flavors. Lemon-lime soda adds a sparkling finish, making each sip light, refreshing, and celebratory. Finished with seasonal garnishes like fresh cranberries and citrus slices, it doubles as a stunning centerpiece for your holiday table.

One of the best things about Christmas punch is how effortless it is. It can be made ahead of time, whether served alcohol-free for all ages, or customized with a splash of rum, vodka, or prosecco for adult gatherings. That flexibility makes it ideal for hosting, especially when you’d rather spend time with guests than behind the bar.

For holiday game nights or mahjong gatherings, this punch is a natural fit. It’s easy to refill, festive without being heavy, and keeps the mood light and cheerful as the tiles click and the conversation flows. Whether you’re hosting a large crowd or an intimate celebration, Christmas punch brings warmth, color, and holiday spirit to every glass.

If you’re looking for a signature drink that’s simple, beautiful, and guaranteed to please, this Christmas punch deserves a spot on your holiday menu.

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Christmas Punch

This Christmas Punch is holiday cheer in a glass 🎄✨ A bright and festive blend of cranberry juice, orange juice, and pomegranate juice gets a bubbly lift from lemon-lime soda and seasonal garnishes like fresh cranberries and citrus slices. Sweet, tangy, and perfectly balanced, this punch is ideal for holiday parties, family gatherings, or any winter celebration where cheerful flavors and easy entertaining are on the menu. Make it spiked or non-alcoholic and serve it chilled in a punch bowl with ice and garnishes for a show-stopping centerpiece that tastes as good as it looks. 🍊🍒🥂

Author: Amanda Stevenson Cooking Method: No Cook Courses: Cocktails

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Prep Time 5 mins Total Time 5 mins Difficulty: Beginner

Ingredients

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Servings

• 1 orange sliced, plus more for garnish (sliced)
• 1 cup cranberries
• ¹⁄₂ cup pomegranate seeds
• 2 cups cranberry juice (unsweetened 100% juice recommended)
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1 cup pomegranate juice
• 2 cups lemon-lime soda
• 1 cup white rum (optional)
• ice
• fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Instructions

1. Add the slices from 1 orange, 1 cup cranberries, and ½ cup pomegranate seeds to a large pitcher or punch bowl. If using a really gallon-sized bowl or dispenser, you can double the recipe.
2. Pour in cranberry juice, orange juice, pomegranate juice, and lemon-lime soda. You can also add white rum or alcohol of choice if including.
3. Serve in glasses over ice and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, extra orange slices, and cranberries.

Note

Adapted from Sugar & Soul’s Christmas Punch recipe

Keywords: punch, holiday, non-alcoholic, cranberry, pomegranate

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