Easy Fizzy Christmas Punch

There’s just something about a festive Christmas Punch recipe that makes Christmas Eve feel complete. This kid-friendly Christmas Punch is bubbly, bright, and a little bit fancy—with ginger ale for sparkle, lemonade for sweetness, cranberry for that holiday tang, and a little splash of lime. It’s the kind of drink we enjoy together as you wind down, laugh a little, and soak in the Christmas season. Perfect for drinking on Christmas eve for both parents and kids. We typically make several different versions every year to enjoy all the way up to Christmas morning. This is very much a kid-friendly version that use you, but you can add you favorite alcohol for an adult version.

Ingredients

• 1 3oz. package of Cherry Gelatin

• 1 Cup boiling water

• 1 can of frozen lemonade concentrate

• 3 cups cold water

• 1-quart cranberry juice chilled

• 1 pint ginger ale

• Lime juice

• Splash of Club soda for a little bubbly, and to cut the sweetness

Optional Garnishes – Lime slices, frozen fresh cranberries, rosemary sprig

Tip: If you are needing a punch bowl the thrift store is a great place to start, that’s where we got ours. Also, Dollar Tree has numerous disposable options for large bowls, and plastic glasses to make it fun for the kids.

You can also try our 4 Dips to make this holiday season, a Cherry Coffee Cake for Christmas morning, or a adult version of Cranberry Vodka Punch.

Easy Fizzy Christmas Punch

This kid-friendly Christmas Punch is a bright, bubbly mix of ginger ale, lemonade, cranberry, and a festive splash of lime. It’s the perfect Christmas Eve sip for the whole family to enjoy together.

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Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Christmas, drinks, holiday drink

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 3 hours hours

Chill Time: 3 hours hours

Calories:

Equipment

• 1 Large Punch Bowl
• 1 Large Pitcher optional

Ingredients

• 1 3oz. pkg Chery Gelatin
• 1 Cup Boiling Water
• 1 Can Frozen lemonade concentrate
• 3 Cups Cold water
• 1 quart Cranberry Juice chilled
• 1 liter Ginger ale
• splash Club soda to cut the sweetness and add more bubbly
• splash Lime juice

Instructions

• In a small saucepan, dissolve the gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved and then set aside.
• Mix all of the remaining ingredients except the club soda and lime juice into a large punch bowl.
• Add the gelatin once cool. Stir well.
• Put it in the fridge to chill for 2-3 hours.

Notes

You can make this in a large pitcher or a punch bowl.  If you use a pitcher, follow the steps, and just add a splash of ginger ale, lime juice, and club into each glass. Add ice and garnish. Lime slices, frozen fresh cranberries, or sprig of rosemary. 

We usually make this is a large pitcher so that everyone can create their own glass. 

*Make sure the pitcher is large enough before you start adding the ingredients.  (We’ve done that) 🙄

If you use a large punch bowl you can add everything except the club soda and lime juice and let the garnishes float around.  You can add the lime juice and club soda to your liking. 

You certainly could add or remove the ingredients portions to accommodate the number of people.  

Directions

• In a small saucepan, dissolve the gelatin in 1 cup boiling water. Stir until dissolved and then set aside.

• Mix all of the remaining ingredients except the club soda and lime juice into a large punch bowl.

• Add the gelatin once cool. Stir well.

• Put it in the fridge to chill for 2-3 hours.

Wishing you a holiday season filled with peace, joy, and those simple moments that make the memories last. May this cheerful Christmas Punch add a little sparkle to your celebrations and bring everyone just a bit closer together. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to you and yours from the Nance’s!