𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐏𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡
This Candy Cane Christmas Punch is a festive and refreshing holiday drink with sweet, minty flavors and a bubbly sparkle. Perfect for parties, it’s a cheerful way to celebrate the season with family and friends.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
Serves 8-10
- For the punch:
- 4 cups (960 ml) cranberry juice, chilled
- 2 cups (480 ml) pineapple juice, chilled
- 1 liter (33.8 oz) lemon-lime soda, chilled
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar (optional, to taste)
- For garnish:
- Crushed candy canes (for glass rims)
- Whole candy canes (for stirring)
- Fresh cranberries
- Mint leaves
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Prepare the glasses:
- Lightly wet the rims of your glasses with water or lemon juice. Dip the rims into a plate of crushed candy canes to coat. Set aside.
- Mix the punch:
- In a large punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice, pineapple juice, and lemon-lime soda. Stir gently to mix.
- Add the peppermint extract and stir. Taste and adjust sweetness with granulated sugar if needed.
- Add garnishes:
- Add ice cubes, fresh cranberries, and mint leaves to the punch bowl.
- Serve:
- Ladle the punch into prepared glasses. Garnish each glass with a whole candy cane as a festive stirrer.
Notes
- For an adult version, add 1 cup (240 ml) of vodka, white rum, or peppermint schnapps.
- Freeze cranberries and mint leaves in ice cubes for a decorative touch.
- For an extra frosty effect, serve the punch in a chilled glass bowl or over a layer of crushed ice.