Christmas Punch

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Christmas Punch with champagne, vodka, cranberry juice, orange juice, and ginger ale makes the perfect sparkling holiday drink!

Punch is a traditional Christmas drink that has been served in our house on Christmas eve as far back as I can remember. Today I want to share a cranberry sparkling wine punch recipe that is delicious, easy to make for a crowd, and perfect for holiday parties.

For more holiday cocktails options consider our Cranberry Mimosas, Gingerbread Cocktail or Christmas Mimosas.

Christmas Punch with vodka and cranberry in a large pitcher garnished with cranberries, orange slice, and rosemary. A glass of the cranberry punch is in front of the pitcher and also garnished with cranberries, orange, and rosemary

This cranberry champagne punch is filled with holiday flavor and tastes so good that you have to be careful and remind yourself that it has alcohol in it!

Don’t go drinking the whole pitcher, although I can’t blame you for wanting to.

Wine glass with cranberry champagne punch topped with fresh cranberries, orange wedge, sprig of rosemary, and paper straw

Whether you make this holiday punch for Christmas, Christmas Eve, or your New Year’s party, it is sure to be a hit!

For another cocktail made with cranberry juice and vodka, try a refreshing cape codder cocktail.

Ingredients

This section includes ingredient notes and substitution options. Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.

bottles of extra dry korbel champagne, cranberry vodka, orange juice, ginger ale, cranberry and juice on countertop. In front of the bottles are two oranges, a handful of fresh cranberries, a few sprigs of rosemary, and red and white striped paper straws
  • Champagne – Prosecco or other sparkling wines would work as well. Look for brut or dry/extra dry varieties.
  • Cranberry Vodka – Feel free to use regular vodka if that is what you have on hand.
  • Orange Juice 
  • Cranberry Juicenot cranberry juice cocktail
  • Ginger ale – If you aren’t a fan of ginger ale you can use Sprite, 7 up, or another lemon-lime soda instead.
  • Garnishes: Oranges, fresh cranberries, rosemary sprigs 

You will also need a large pitcher or punch bowl and ladle for serving. Look for something that holds at least 90 ounces like this or this.

Champagne Holiday Punch

Tips for making the best Christmas Punch

  • Make sure all of your ingredients are well chilled before mixing.
  • Use a dry champagne or prosecco.
  • Make a few trays of cranberry or orange juice ice cubes to help keep the punch cold without watering it down.
  • For a stronger punch, use less juice or add a little more vodka.
  • For a weaker punch, use less vodka or add more juice or ginger ale.
  • Top the punch with ornage slices, fresh cranberries, and rosemary for an elevated and festive look.
Overhead view of pitcher of punch garnished with rosemary, orange slice, and cranberries

Non-Alcoholic Punch

This recipe is for a Christmas punch with alcohol. However, you can make it a non-alcoholic Christmas punch recipe by leaving out the vodka and replacing the champagne with sparkling white grape juice.

If you are having children at your holiday celebration it may be a good idea to make a batch with alcohol for the grown-up and a batch without alcohol for the kiddos. Or make them this Christmas morning punch or non-alcoholic grinch punch instead!

Recipe
Christmas Punch with vodka and cranberry in a large pitcher garnished with cranberries, orange slice, and rosemary. A glass of the cranberry punch is in front of the pitcher and also garnished with cranberries, orange, and rosemary
Recipe
4.55 from 84 votes

Christmas Punch

Author: Jaclyn
Prep: 10 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
Christmas Punch with champagne, vodka, cranberry juice, orange juice, and ginger ale makes the perfect sparkling holiday drink!

Ingredients
 

  • 1 750 ml bottle Champagne or Prosecco, dry/extra dry
  • 2 cups cranberry vodka 16 ounces
  • 2 cups orange juice 16 ounces
  • 2 cups cranberry juice 16 ounces
  • 2 cups ginger ale 16 ounces
  • orange slices for garnish
  • fresh cranberries for garnish
  • rosemary sprigs optional garnish

Instructions

  • Make sure all of your ingredients are well chilled.
  • To a large pitcher or punch bowl, add Champagne, cranberry vodka, orange juice, cranberry juice, and ginger ale. Stir gently to combine.
  • Top with orange slices, fresh cranberries, and (optional) a few sprigs of rosemary.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

To keep the punch cool without watering it down, make 1 or 2 trays of cranberry or orange juice ice cubes.
For a stronger punch, use less juice or add a little more vodka. For a weaker punch, use less vodka or add more juice or ginger ale.
For a family-friendly holiday punch skip the vodka and replace the champagne with sparkling white grape juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 117kcal
Christmas Punch with vodka and cranberry in a large pitcher garnished with cranberries, orange slice, and rosemary. A glass of the cranberry punch is in front of the pitcher and also garnished with cranberries, orange, and rosemary

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