Description
This delightful Non Non-Non-Alcoholic Alternativeic Christmas Punch is a vibrant medley of fruit juices and spices, perfect for holiday gatherings. Enjoy a sophisticated and refreshing drink that everyone can clink glasses with, without any alcohol.
Ingredients
- Pure Cranberry Juice (Unsweetened or Lightly Sweetened)
- Orange Juice (Freshly Squeezed if Possible)
- Pomegranate Juice
- Apple Cider (Non-Alcoholic)
- Ginger Ale or Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Cider
- Maple Syrup or Simple Syrup
- Cinnamon Sticks
- Star Anise
- Whole Cloves
- Orange Slices
- Fresh Cranberries
- Rosemary Sprigs
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, pomegranate juice, and non-alcoholic apple cider. Stir them together gently to ensure they are well mixed.
- If you want a deeper spiced flavor, you can gently warm about 2 cups of the combined juice mixture in a saucepan with the cinnamon sticks, star anise, and whole cloves. Let it simmer for 5-10 minutes to allow the spices to infuse. Then, remove the spices and pour the infused juice back into the punch bowl with the remaining cold juice.
- Taste the juice mixture. Depending on the sweetness of your chosen juices and your personal preference, you might want to add some maple syrup or simple syrup. Start with 1/4 cup and stir well, then taste again, adding more a tablespoon at a time until it's just right.
- Cover the punch bowl or pitcher and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours, or ideally overnight.
- Once you're ready to serve, remove the punch from the refrigerator. Gently pour in your ginger ale or non-alcoholic sparkling cider. Stir gently once or twice to combine.
- Add your garnishes: float fresh orange slices and cranberries directly in the punch. Tuck in a few rosemary sprigs for that lovely evergreen touch.
- Ladle the punch into individual glasses or mugs.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Feel free to experiment with other festive juices! White grape juice can add sweetness without altering the color too much, or a splash of cherry juice for a darker hue. For a less sweet option, sparkling water or club soda can be used instead of ginger ale.