Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch Recipe – Festive Holiday Drink for Everyone
Make this easy non-alcoholic Christmas punch in 5 minutes! A bubbly, cranberry-orange holiday drink everyone will love — perfect for parties and family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 64 oz sweetened cranberry juice – the fruity base that brings color and tart sweetness.
- 2 liters ginger ale – adds the bubbles and a gentle spice kick.
- 16 oz orange juice – for balance and brightness.
- 4 tbsp fresh lime zest – the fragrance that makes guests ask, “What’s that amazing smell?”
- 6 whole cinnamon sticks – infuses subtle warmth and depth.
- 6 whole star anise – because flavor should also look beautiful.
- 5 sprigs of fresh thyme (or rosemary) – adds that pine-like aroma of Christmas morning.
- 1 cup fresh cranberries – for a festive pop of red that floats perfectly on ice.
Instructions
- Combine the base. In a large punch bowl, pour in cranberry juice and orange juice. Stir gently.
- Add the aromatics. Toss in the cinnamon sticks, star anise, and lime zest. Let them mingle for a few minutes — they’ll release subtle layers of flavor.
- Just before serving, add the ginger ale and give a soft stir.
- Finish with garnishes. Sprinkle in fresh cranberries and float thyme or rosemary sprigs on top.
- Serve chilled. Add ice cubes or an ice ring for dramatic flair.