This easy holiday punch is simple to make with cranberry juice, orange juice, pineapple juice and lemon-lime soda. A festive Christmas party drink the whole family can enjoy!
Christmas Punch
This fun, festive and simple holiday punch is great with Christmas appetizers or at holiday dinners.
I make a Thanksgiving punch for turkey day and this delicious non-alcoholic holiday punch for Christmas dinner (although the kids always request my Grinch drink instead!).
This holiday punch recipe is so easy and delicious! It has a sweet and tangy flavor from three fruit juices and a fizzle from lemon-lime soda. Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices for a beautiful presentation.
Ingredient Notes
This punch is perfect during the busy holiday season when you need something great to serve guests at a holiday party but are short on time.
- Pineapple juice: This is my favorite ingredient to add because it gives the punch such great flavor.
- Cranberry juice: I love the tang this adds. It compliments the sweetness from the other juices so nicely.
- Orange juice: You can make your own or buy it premade from the grocery.
- Lemon-lime soda: The carbonation in the soda gives it the perfect fizzle. Any lemon-lime soda will work (I used Sprite). Ginger Ale is also a good substitute.
- Fresh cranberries: These are for garnish and add a beautiful pop of color.
- Orange slices: These are also for garnishing the punch. I like to cut mine in circular slices and add them in. So pretty!
How to Make Holiday Punch
This holiday punch is SO simple to throw together, It takes just 5 minutes to make! Add some fun holiday glasses to serve it in and you’re all set!
- Chill. Make sure all ingredients are chilled thoroughly.
- Add juices. Add pineapple juice, cranberry juice and orange juice in a punch bowl and stir.
- Add soda. When ready to serve, add the lemon-lime soda and stir to combine.
- Garnish. Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices.
TIP: You can easily adjust this recipe depending on how many guests you have. Feel free to double or cut in half.
Tips for Serving
- Serve in a large punch bowl with ladle so guests can easily fill their own cup.
- Set out some fun holiday glasses. Mason jars would be great too.
- Line the rims of the glasses with red colored sugar sprinkles to create a more festive look.
- Top with fresh rosemary to add some greenery.
- Set out a plate with more fresh cranberries, oranges and fresh pineapple for guests to add as they please.
- This Christmas punch would be delicious served with orange sherbet. You can either mix sherbet into the punch bowl or let guests add a scoop to their own glass.
- Prep ahead by easily mixing up the juices beforehand and then just pour in the soda right before serving.
More party punch recipes I serve to fit the occasion include this pink party punch and homemade lemonade and Halloween punch.
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Easy Holiday Punch
Ingredients
- 4 cups pineapple juice , chilled
- 4 cups cranberry juice , chilled
- 2 ½ cups orange juice , chilled
- 2 liters lemon-lime soda , chilled
- 1 cup fresh cranberries , optional, for garnish
- Orange slices , optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl, stir together 4 cups pineapple juice, 4 cups cranberry juice, and 2 1/2 cups orange juice.
- Just before serving, add 2 liters lemon-lime soda and stir to combine. Garnish with cranberries and orange slices. Add ice, if desired. Serve with a ladle.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: 5 Ingredients Or Less, American, Beverages, Christmas, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Kid-Friendly, Nut-Free, Thanksgiving, Vegetarian
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Can it be frozen without the soda and served as a slush with the soda added at serving?
I haven’t tried, but that sounds delicious!
Tastes fantastic on it’s own or mixed with Moscato! Also tried it mixed with red wine!
We absolutely LOVE this recipe! 2nd year making it! Pairs well mixed with Moscato! A holiday staple!
U can do so many different variations….thanks for a fabulous recipe…i keep this punch made in a small pitcher through the holidays…
Very good recipe
Sounds great! Have you ever subbed ginger ale for the Sprite? Could that work?
I haven’t, but that should be fine. The flavor will just change a bit!
I’m thrilled to add this to my Thanksgiving menu this year!! Thanks for the delicious punch recipe!
5 stars!! Perfect for the holidays!
First time for me. It a great punch, best fruit punch I have ever had.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it. :)
Is the punch frozen? do you add ice?
All of the juices are chilled before mixing together. It is not frozen, but you are welcome to add ice if you would like it colder. :)
I just found this on a random Google search and am so glad! Great taste and super simple…instead of Sprite, I used Fresca and it was perfect!
So glad you enjoyed the punch :)
Question, If I wanted to add alcohol to the punch, which would you recommend and how much?
Hi Manny! I do not drink alcohol, so I wouldn’t be the best person to ask! Sorry about that.
You could add Grand Marnier to it….. (:
If you made a single glass of punch, you would put 1.5 oz of alcohol. Idea or rum would be nice in this recipe, which makes 16 servings. So 24 ounces of alcohol per batch.
Probably a run would be best. About one oz. per serving.
We added some Malibu rum to each cup of those who wanted alcohol (adults) and it was amazing!
This punch looks amazing! Saving for my next party!
Such a beautiful punch and so perfect for the holidays!
Yummy! This looks delish, pinning for our family Christmas party!
Hope you enjoy! :)
This is my kid’s favorite holiday punch. So easy, soooo good.