This Christmas punch is a delightful blend of pomegranate, lime, and cranberry juices, topped off with fizzy sparkling water. It’s the perfect refreshing drink for any holiday gathering and can easily be transformed into a cocktail for adults. Let’s dive into this festive recipe that will surely impress your guests!
Ingredients to Serve 5
- 6 cups pomegranate-cranberry juice
- 1 can (12 oz) frozen limeade concentrate
- 6 cups lime-flavored sparkling water
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 limes, sliced
- 4 sprigs fresh mint
- Optional: Rum, champagne, or vodka (quantity to taste)
Grocery List
- Pomegranate-cranberry juice (6 cups)
- Frozen limeade concentrate (1 can)
- Lime-flavored sparkling water (6 cups)
- Fresh cranberries (2 cups)
- Limes (2)
- Fresh mint (4 sprigs)
- Optional: Rum, champagne, or vodka
Cooking Time
- Preparation Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
Instructions
- Combine Juices: In a large pitcher, mix together the pomegranate-cranberry juice and frozen limeade concentrate until well combined.
- Add Sparkling Water: Slowly pour in the lime-flavored sparkling water and gently stir to combine.
- Garnish: Add fresh cranberries, lime slices, and mint sprigs for a festive touch.
- Serve: Pour into glasses over ice if desired, and enjoy immediately!
Tips for the Perfect Drink
- Use Sweetened Juice: Make sure to use a pomegranate-cranberry juice blend that contains sugar; unsweetened versions can be too tart.
- Chill Ingredients: For the best flavor, ensure all ingredients are chilled before mixing.
- Garnish Variations: Consider adding orange slices or pomegranate seeds for additional color and flavor.
Nutritional Information
- Calories per Serving: Approximately 150 calories (without alcohol)Breakdown:
- Pomegranate-Cranberry Juice: ~120 calories per cup
- Limeade Concentrate: ~80 calories per serving
- Sparkling Water: 0 calories
- Fresh Cranberries: ~50 calories per cup
- Mint: negligible calories
Additional Notes
- This punch can be made ahead of time; just add the sparkling water right before serving to keep it fizzy.
- For an adult version, add your choice of rum, vodka, or champagne to elevate the punch.
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