This Christmas Punch Recipe is your new holiday must have with limeade, grapefruit soda, cranberry pomegranate juice, and fresh lime for the easiest festive drink.

A big glass of Christmas punch ready to be enjoyed.
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Party-Perfect 4-Ingredient Christmas Punch!

The holidays are packed with events and family get-togethers, leaving less time to prepare. So, whenever I’m hosting or heading to an event and need a quick, crowd-pleasing treat, I turn to this Christmas punch. It’s always a hit and tastes like I spent way more time on it than I did!

This fun holiday beverage is:

  • Easy to make: Simple steps with few ingredients.
  • Deliciously refreshing: Sweet and tangy—a refreshing drink.
  • Looks festive: Bright colors—perfect for the holidays!
  • Customizable: Easy to adjust to your taste.
  • Loved by all: A crowd-pleaser for any holiday gathering.
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All the ingredients in this drink laid out ready to be be made into a delicious treat.

Christmas Punch Recipe Ingredients

  • Frozen limeade concentrate: Plan ahead to make sure it is fully thawed.
  • Fresca: You can also use any citrus-flavored sparkling water.
  • Cranberry-pomegranate juice: Pick a quality brand for the best flavor.
  • Limes: Slice thinly to add to the drink.
  • Pomegranate arils (optional): For a pop of color.
  • Fresh mint (Optional): The perfect garnish.

Quick Tip

Try another holiday hit next: homemade Eggnog, Crockpot Hot Chocolate, or White Hot Chocolate!

All the ingredients in Christmas Punch in a big dispenser container ready to be served.

How To Make Christmas Punch Recipe

  1. Prep: Let the limeade thaw, and chill the Fresca and juice.
  2. Mix: Pour in the rest of the limeade, Fresca, and juice.
  3. Add limes: Add lime slices.
  4. Ice: Add ice right before serving.
  5. Garnish (optional): Top with pomegranate seeds and enjoy!

Quick Tip

Don’t let the name fool you. Christmas Punch is delicious any day of the year!

A glass of Christmas Punch Recipe served with crushed ice.

Storage

Christmas Punch Recipe is best when fresh because the fizz fades over time. If you have leftovers, remove the ice and keep the drink in a sealed container in the fridge.

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Big glass of Christmas Punch with fresh mint and limes in it.
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Christmas Punch

By Chelsea Lords
Sweet limeade, fizzy Fresca, cranberry-pomegranate juice, and fresh lime come together to make the perfect festive drink, Christmas Punch.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Equipment

  • Punch bowl or drink dispenser
  • Muddler optional, see note 1

Ingredients

Instructions 

  • Thaw the limeade concentrate in the fridge. Thoroughly chill Fresca and juice.
  • Muddle the mint with a few tablespoons of the limeade in the base of a large punch bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and serve. Garnish individual glasses with pomegranate arils, if desired.
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Recipe Notes

Note 1: This drink muddler is great, but the top of a sturdy wooden spoon will do the trick!
Storage: This punch is best enjoyed within 2 hours. If there are leftovers, strain out the ice and store in an airtight container in the fridge. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 71mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. Andrew Lords says:

    5 stars
    As Chelsea’s husband, she made this Christmas punch for our family and it was a hit!

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