Christmas Punch Recipe
This Christmas Punch recipe is a festive holiday sangria with cranberry, pomegranate, and orange that tastes as good as it looks. It’s an easy, crowd-pleasing drink to mix up and serve at all your seasonal gatherings.
Equipment
- Large pitcher or punch bowl
- Long spoon or ladle
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Glasses
- Ice cube tray (optional) If you want to serve over fresh ice.
Ingredients
- 1 bottle 750 ml dry red wine (Cabernet, Merlot, or Rioja)
- 1 cup cranberry juice unsweetened if possible
- 1 cup pomegranate juice
- ½ cup brandy or vodka if you want it stronger & cleaner
- ½ cup orange liqueur like Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1 –2 c Prosecco or Champagne for fizz, added just before serving
- ½ cup sugar syrup or honey
Fruits & Garnish:
- 1 orange thinly sliced
- 1 apple thinly sliced (red)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 –4 star anise pods optional
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pitcher or punch bowl, combine wine, cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, brandy, and orange liqueur. Stir well.
- Add sliced fruit, cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and star anise.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best so flavors marry).
- Just before serving, add ginger ale (or sparkling water for less sweetness).
- Serve over ice, garnish glasses with rosemary sprigs and floating cranberries for a festive touch.