Quick & easy Christmas Holiday Punch made with 100% fruit juices - no added sugar! Perfect festive drink for your next holiday party!
We hosted our first Christmas party last year we've decided to make it a new tradition!
For our next party, I've decided to serve a non-alcoholic version of the cocktail my husband whipped up last Christmas because it was so good!
I tried all kinds of combinations of flavors and even had my kids taste test for me. Finally, I've created the most delicious punch that is made without added sugar. 😍
And here it is, the perfect holiday drink!
This is a super easy Christmas punch recipe that the whole family will enjoy.🎄
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy Recipe You literally mix the fruit juices together and add freshly squeezed lime juice. Give it a quick stir, and you're set!
- Simple Ingredients Cranberry juice, orange juice, apple juice, and fresh lime juice. Fresh fruit gives the best flavor, which is why I prefer to use freshly squeezed orange juice and lime juice.
- No Added Sugar Unlike most punch recipes, this non-alcoholic Christmas punch recipe is made without sherbert, sugar, simple syrup, ginger ale, ginger beer, lemon-lime soda, or honey. It's also made without non-nutritive sweeteners. Just juice!
- Kid Approved This holiday punch recipe is made without pineapple juice or pomegranate juice. While I do love pineapple juice, I don't care for it in punch. And the punch tasted too bitter when I used pomegranate juice.
- Parent Approved What's not to love about a delicious holiday punch recipe made with 100% fruit juices and no added sugar?! By the way, if you love pineapple juice, you can always add a splash, but I don't think it's necessary 😉
Ingredient Notes
- Cranberry Juice Use 100% cranberry juice, not cranberry juice cocktail.
- Orange Juice Use 100% orange juice. Can use orange juice with pulp or without pulp (depends on personal preference). Use freshly squeezed orange juice for the best flavor. I often find it in the produce section of our local grocery store.
- Apple Juice Use 100% apple juice.
- Fresh Lime I prefer to use freshly squeezed lime juice. Fresh limes can be found in the produce section of the grocery store. If you are in a pinch, you can use bottled lime juice.
How to Make This Recipe
Add all of the ingredients to a large pitcher or punch bowl and give it a stir.
And if you prefer a little fizz, top off each glass of this holiday punch with a splash of Martinelli's Sparkling Cider or Sparkling Apple Cranberry (not sponsored:).
Dietitian Tip
Remember to take a quick glance at the ingredient list on packages, including fruit juices so you know exactly what you are buying.
Take cranberry juice cocktail for example. I looked at a variety of brands and they all contained some form of added sugar or sugar substitute.
Helpful Tips
- To make this recipe sweeter, add more apple juice proportionate to cranberry juice.
- Use 100% fruit juices, not cranberry juice cocktail or apple cranberry juice.
- If you choose to use sparkling apple juice, add it right before serving.
- Serve ice separately for best results.
- Use an ice cube tray to freeze leftovers.
- I don't suggest using pomegranate juice instead of cranberry juice for this recipe. I tried using pomegranate juice to make this punch recipe and it was super bitter.
Questions You May Have
Serve holiday punch from a pitcher or large punch bowl. In my opinion, a pitcher is less messy, but a punch bowl helps control the portion size.
Add fresh orange slices, lime slices, or frozen or fresh cranberries to the punch bowl or pitcher to make the punch look a more festive for holiday parties and Christmas celebrations.
Yes, I'd say make it within 24 hours of when you will serve it.
I've kept this punch in the fridge for 3 days and it still tasted great. Just be sure to give it a stir because the pulp from some of the juices will settle to the bottom as it sits.
📖 Recipe
Christmas Holiday Punch (Non-Alcoholic)
Equipment
- 1 pitcher
Ingredients
- 1 cup cranberry juice unsweetened cranberry juice, not cranberry juice cocktail.
- 1¼ cup orange juice 100% juice. Freshly squeezed orange juice will add the most flavor.
- 4⅔ cup apple juice 100% apple juice.
- 2 teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed lime juice
Notes
- Use 100% juices.
- Don't use cranberry juice cocktail or Cranberry Apple Juice. They are made with added sugar, which isn't necessary.
- Can serve ice cubes on the side or make the punch ahead and chill in the fridge before serving.
- Use ice cube trays to freeze leftover punch.
- For a more festive touch, serve this holiday punch with a slice of fresh lime in each glass or add a few orange slices to the pitcher of holiday punch.
Kara Derstine says
So festive and delicious!
Kristi Ruth RD says
I'm so glad you love this recipe! Merry Christmas!