Vodka Cranberry Christmas Punch

Glass of Christmas Punch garnished with orange slices, pomegranate seeds, and rosemary sprigs.

5 from 5 votes

This bubbly Christmas Punch is a satisfying holiday cocktail that is festively stunning for a holiday party or Christmas eve celebration. Cranberry, pomegranate, and orange flavors delight and it can be made ahead of time.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: drink

Cuisine: American

Servings: cups

Calories: 210kcal

Author: Rachel

Ingredients

Punch

2 cups Pomegranate Juice chilled
1 cup 100% Cranberry Juice flavored cranberry mixtures are also good (cran-cherry, cran-pomegrante, etc)
1 cup Vodka
½ cup Triple Sec or Cointreau
1 ½ cups Ginger Ale

Simple Syrup (Optional)

¼ cup Water
¼ cup Granulated Sugar
½ teaspoon Lemon Juice

Garnish Options

1 Orange Cut in half or quarters and sliced thin
Pomegranate Seeds
Whole Cranberries
Rosemary Sprigs

Instructions

Making the simple syrup is optional depending on what kind of cranberry juice you purchase. Some store brands are sweeter than others and I generally skip it if I am using a cranberry juice combination or cranberry cocktail. To make the simple syrup, in a small pot over low heat, combine the sugar, lemon juice, and water together. Whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and cool.
In a pitcher or punch bowl, combine the juices, vodka, triple sec, and simple syrup. Chill if necessary.
Top with ice and add fresh ginger ale just before serving.
Garnish Options - All garnish options are for appearances only. Garnish a punch bowl with orange slices and whole cranberries. Pomegranate seeds do not float, so I add them over top of the ice with a sprig of rosemary in individual glasses.

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Notes

Non-alcoholic substitutions: You may substitute the triple sec for any regular pulp-free orange juice or orange flavored water. Skip the vodka completely. Double the gingerale for extra fizz.

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