Holiday Party Punch is a delicious holiday party drink packed with cranberry, pineapple & lemon. Keep it “kid-friendly” or spike with rum or vodka for adult parties.
Have you ever enjoyed some party punch? Whether you have had the kid version or the adult version, there is something so special about a big beautiful bowl or pitcher of this perfect-looking beverage.
I remember growing up I was always hanging out by the punch bowl. I think it was because I only got punch during the holiday season, which made it all the more special.
If your guests are anything like me, they will be mesmerized by the beauty of the colors of this punch!
The uniqueness of the beverage, the way you enjoy it & the people you enjoy it with make the entire experience different than any other.
I can tell you that your guests will love this punch, that is for sure!
As you watch your friends & family smiling & laughing with one another while enjoying an ice-cold glass of punch together. That is what the holidays are all about.
Party punch has been bringing folks together since the 17th century. It was originally invented as a beer alternative by men working on the ships for the British East India Company. Who knew?
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It is said that the men couldn’t keep their beer cold & it became flat & rancid because of the warmth while sailing in the Indian Ocean. So something else had to come about to take its place.
The sailors found ingredients indigenous to their destinations & created the punch by using rum, citrus & spices.
For a long time, they were incredibly popular. But then party punches slowly went away throughout the nineties.
Fortunately, they are making a huge comeback today! What better way to offer a delicious beverage to your guests, than a beautiful glass of punch?
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Here are some commonly asked questions
Can I use a different type of juice?
Absolutely. If you want to use a cran-apple or pomegranate-cranberry juice in place of straight cranberry, that will be just as delicious. You can also sub in lime juice or orange juice depending on your preference instead of the pineapple juice.
How do you keep the punch cold?
I like to make a double batch of this punch, leaving out the soda & alcohol on the second batch. Then I pour it into a bundt pan or jello mold & freeze.
Then I have a large “ice cube” that is not only pretty but won’t dilute the punch when it melts. If you add frozen cranberries instead of fresh ones, they can help act as ice cubes as well.
Can this recipe be doubled?
Yes, if you are making this for a large crowd, you can definitely double this recipe. Just break out a very large punch bowl or several pitchers to keep your guests coming back for more.
Awesome Holiday Drinks to Try
- Instant Pot Apple Cider
- Bourbon Apple Cider
- Thanksgiving Punch
- Instant Pot Apple Cider
- Rum Punch
- Crockpot Cranberry Cider
- Holiday Punch Recipe
HOW DO YOU MAKE Holiday Party Punch?
- Combine the cranberry & pineapple juices in a large pitcher & stir until combined.
- Add in 7-Up – stir.
- Add in optional rum, vodka or champagne- if using.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries, lemon wheels & mint sprigs if desired.
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Can I use another flavor of soda?
Yes, if you don’t want to use 7-Up, you can sub in gingerale, Sprite or lime flavored sparkling water. Any clear, carbonated drink of choice should do the trick.
Holiday Party Punch Ingredients
- cranberry juice
- diet 7-Up
- pineapple juice
- fresh cranberries
- lemons
- mint sprigs – opt.
- rum, vodka or champagne – opt.
Products I love when making Holiday Party Punch…
This party punch recipe is so simple to make – and you probably already have many of these items on hand this time of year just like I do!
OR If you’ve never made your own punch before, you might be hesitant – but you & your guests are going to love this recipe for your holiday parties. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this punch recipe.
- cranberry juice
- pineapple juice
- diet 7-Up
- pitcher
- beverage dispenser
- punch bowl
- ladle
- disposable party cups
- measuring cups
- wooden spoons
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Holiday Party Punch
Ingredients
- 6 cups cranberry juice
- 6 cups diet 7-Up
- 4 cups pineapple juice
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 2 lemons – sliced into wheels
- 4-6 mint sprigs – opt.
- 2 cups of rum vodka or champagne – opt.
Instructions
- Combine the cranberry & pineapple juices in a large pitcher & stir until combined.
- Add in 7-Up – stir.
- Add in optional rum, vodka or champagne- if using.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries, lemon wheels & mint sprigs if desired.
Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate. Please double-check with your own dietary calculator for the best accuracy. We at Yummi Haus cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information given for any recipe on this site.
Hi! Instead of cranberries, can we use other berirues, like strawberry, raspberry and blueberry?
Sure – keep in mind that the softer berries will break down & get soggy when sitting the punch. (raspberries, blackberries & strawberries) The ones with thick skin like blueberries, cranberries, elderberries will hold up better to soaking in the punch for an extended period of time.
This punch looks delicious and refreshing! I’ll have to add it to my Christmas party menu!
Is it okay to refrigerate before serving to keep cold or will it mess up the cranberries & lemon unless i add just before serving
It can be refrigerated – I usually like to mix everything but the carbonated portion. Then I refrigerate the mixture and the carbonated/alcoholic beverages separately – but so that they are both cold. Then just add right before serving and everything is nicely chilled.
Made this and really enjoyed it.
Can I turn this into sangria? If so, do I just need to add red wine?
Hmmm- that’s a good question. I have never tried it. I would think that should work though. Just make sure your ratios aren’t too heavy on one ingredient.
Hi, can you tell me measurements for the holiday punch? How much of each liquid? Unless I missed it somewhere. Thank you!
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What kind of rum would you suggest?
I’d probably go with a whote rum so it doesn’t alter the color of the punch.