Christmas Punch, your holiday must-have: limeade, grapefruit soda, cranberry-pomegranate juice, and fresh lime. Just four ingredients for a festive drink!
Try another holiday hit next: homemade Eggnog, Crockpot Hot Chocolate, or White Hot Chocolate!
The Best 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.
Christmas Punch 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.
How To Make Christmas Punch
- Prep: Let the limeade thaw, and chill the Fresca and juice.
- Mix: Pour in the rest of the limeade, Fresca, and juice.
- Add limes: Add lime slices.
- Ice: Add ice right before serving.
- 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!
Storage
Christmas Punch 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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Christmas Punch
Equipment
- Punch bowl or drink dispenser
- Drink Muddler, optional, see note 1
Ingredients
- 12 ounces frozen limeade from concentrate
- 2 liters Fresca
- 64 ounces cranberry-pomegranate juice
- 4 limes thinly sliced
- Fresh mint optional
- Pomegranate arils optional
- Ice
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.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
