Best Christmas Carol Punch Recipes

CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Christmas Punch image

In the 17th century, employees of the British East India Company discovered punch, a beguiling combination of spirits, water, lemon, sugar, and spices that became synonymous with good cheer and festive celebrations all over Europe. Here, pomegranate and lemon sharpen the sunny New World flavor of cranberries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Serves 12 to 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups chilled unsweetened pomegranate juice
1 cup chilled cranberry juice
1 cup (8 ounces) vodka
1 cup (8 ounces) Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur
1 cup chilled club soda
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 to 3 lemons)
1/2 cup Simple Syrup for Mixed Drinks
Cranberries frozen in ice cubes

Steps:

Combine pomegranate and cranberry juice, vodka, Cointreau, club soda, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a punch bowl. Fill glasses with cranberries frozen in ice cubes, and serve.

CHILLED CHRISTMAS PUNCH

Chilled Christmas Punch image

A blend of juices gives this punch a little pizzazz. For a more tart flavor, substitute cranberry juice for the cran-apple juice. -Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 20 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups water
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice, chilled
4 cups cranberry-apple juice, chilled
1 liter ginger ale, chilled

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring the water, sugar and cinnamon to a boil; stir until sugar is dissolved. Chill. Just before serving, combine the syrup mixture, juices and ginger ale in a punch bowl or large pitcher. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.