Description
Sweet holiday cheer comes alive with candy cane christmas punch, a festive beverage that sparkles with peppermint magic. Cool mint and creamy red layers blend perfectly, offering you a merry sip of seasonal celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Juice Ingredients:
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup lime juice
Carbonated and Syrup Ingredients:
- 2 cups ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda)
- 1/2 cup peppermint syrup (or candy cane-flavored syrup)
Garnish and Optional Ingredients:
- 68 small candy canes
- Crushed ice
- Fresh cranberries
- Orange slices
- Mint leaves
- 1 cup vodka or white rum (optional)
- Peppermint sticks (for glass rimming, optional)
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant holiday beverage by blending cranberry, pineapple, orange, and lime juices in a spacious punch bowl, ensuring thorough integration of the fruity components.
- Introduce peppermint syrup to the juice mixture, stirring gently to distribute the cool, minty essence throughout the liquid.
- Immediately prior to presentation, cascade ginger ale into the punch, creating an effervescent layer that adds celebratory sparkle and lightness.
- Prepare serving glasses by filling them with crushed ice, transforming each vessel into a winter wonderland receptacle.
- Artfully drape candy canes along glass edges, creating a whimsical decorative element that hints at the punch’s festive personality.
- Embellish the punch bowl with fresh cranberries, delicate orange slices, and verdant mint leaves, elevating both visual appeal and subtle flavor complexity.
- For an extra touch of holiday magic, create a festive rim by delicately dipping glass edges in water, then rolling them in finely crushed candy cane fragments.
- Chill thoroughly and serve immediately, inviting guests to indulge in this seasonally inspired libation that captures the essence of Christmas cheer.
Notes
- Select high-quality, fresh juices for a more vibrant and authentic punch flavor profile.
- Adjust peppermint syrup quantity based on personal taste preferences, starting with less and adding gradually.
- Create a non-alcoholic version perfect for family gatherings by ensuring all ingredients are kid-friendly.
- Prepare candy cane glass rim in advance to save time during holiday entertaining, storing decorated glasses separately until serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg