10 Easy Christmas Punch Recipes!
If you’re looking for easy punch recipes to serve to your guests this festive season, you’re in the right place! I’ve created this collection of the best ideas that are super simple to make, bursting with fun flavors, and perfect for parties and gatherings. From a classic and fruity Christmas morning punch, to my personal favorite Grinch punch, I think you’ll love these ideas just as much as I do! Let’s get going…
1. Christmas Morning Punch
Start your Christmas Day off right with this refreshing and bubbly punch that combines orange juice, cranberry juice, and sparkling wine for a festive toast. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the morning with family—deliciously refreshing and oh-so-festive!
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 cups orange juice
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 bottle (750 ml) sparkling wine or champagne
- Fresh cranberries and orange slices for garnish
Instructions:
- In a punch bowl, combine orange juice and cranberry juice.
- Slowly add the sparkling wine and stir gently.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and orange slices before serving.
2. The Grinch Punch
This vibrant green punch is both fun and festive, featuring lime sherbet and lemon-lime soda for a refreshing holiday treat. It’s a whimsical drink that’s perfect for adding a little Grinchy cheer! The recipe below doesn’t include alcohol, so it’s kid friendly, but if you like, you can add a shot of vodka to each glass for the adults.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 quart lime sherbet
- 2 liters lemon-lime soda
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- A few drops of green food coloring (optional)
- Green sprinkles for garnish
Instructions:
- In a punch bowl, combine the lime sherbet and pineapple juice.
- Slowly pour in the lemon-lime soda and food coloring, stirring gently to mix.
- Garnish with green sprinkles before serving.
3. White Christmas Punch
This creamy and dreamy punch combines coconut milk and white chocolate for a rich and festive holiday beverage. It’s a luxurious treat that feels like sipping on a winter wonderland!
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup white chocolate liqueur
- 2 cups club soda
- Grated white chocolate for garnish
- Coconut flakes for garnish
Instructions:
- In a punch bowl, whisk together coconut milk and white chocolate liqueur until smooth.
- Slowly add the club soda, stirring gently to combine.
- Garnish with grated white chocolate and coconut flakes before serving.
4. Festive Champagne Punch
This elegant punch combines fruity flavors with champagne for a sophisticated twist on holiday cheer. It’s bubbly, fruity, and oh-so-festive, making it perfect for holiday celebrations!
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 bottle (750 ml) champagne or sparkling wine
- 1 cup peach schnapps
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- Fresh raspberries, cranberries, and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large punch bowl, combine peach schnapps and cranberry juice.
- Slowly add the champagne, stirring gently to mix.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries, cranberries, and mint leaves before serving.
5. Tipsy Rudolph Punch
This delightful red punch combines cranberry juice and vodka with a splash of ginger ale for a festive twist. It’s a fun and spirited drink that will have everyone celebrating like Rudolph on Christmas Eve!
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup vodka
- 2 cups ginger ale
- Lime slices for garnish
- Fresh cranberries for garnish
Instructions:
- In a punch bowl, combine cranberry juice and vodka.
- Slowly add the ginger ale, stirring gently to combine.
- Garnish with lime slices and fresh cranberries before serving.
6. Candy Cane Punch
This sweet and minty punch combines peppermint schnapps and vanilla ice cream for a festive treat. It’s a deliciously fun way to enjoy the flavors of Christmas candy canes in drink form! It’s also a great choice for a boozy festive dessert.
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 cup peppermint schnapps
- 4 cups milk
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- Crushed candy canes for garnish
Instructions:
- In a punch bowl, combine peppermint schnapps and milk.
- Gently add scoops of vanilla ice cream and stir to combine.
- Garnish with crushed candy canes before serving.
7. Naughty Elf Punch
This cheeky punch combines spiced rum and cranberry juice with a hint of orange for a sweet holiday sipper.
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
- 1 cup spiced rum
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- Cinnamon sticks for garnish
- Orange slices for garnish
Instructions:
- In a punch bowl, combine spiced rum, cranberry juice, and orange juice.
- Stir well and serve in glasses, garnished with cinnamon sticks and orange slices.
8. Cranberry Vodka Christmas Punch
This refreshing punch is packed with the tartness of cranberry and the smoothness of vodka, perfect for any holiday gathering. It’s easy to make and incredibly refreshing—a go-to for festive celebrations!
Serves: 8
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 1 cup vodka
- 2 cups soda water
- Fresh lime wedges for garnish
- Cranberries for garnish
Instructions:
- In a large punch bowl, combine cranberry juice and vodka.
- Slowly add soda water, stirring gently to combine.
- Garnish with fresh lime wedges and cranberries before serving.
These 10 Best Christmas Punch Recipes are perfect for parties and spreading a little festive cheer! Each recipe is delicious, easy to make, and sure to impress your guests. Enjoy!
