Holiday Punch is our favorite party drink, perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas! This Vodka punch is made with Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Ginger Ale, Sparkling Cider and more! You can pour in the Vodka or make it your new Non Alcoholic Christmas Punch Recipe. One of our very favorite drinks for the holidays.
Why this Holiday Punch is the best
Every Thanksgiving or Christmas table needs an amazing Holiday Punch Recipe.
This simple Christmas punch can be made boozy or non alcoholic to fit any family’s needs. You guys know I love a good cocktail recipe, but when you’re throwing a party or having a holiday get together at your house, it’s important to have an awesome holiday punch recipe. An EASY punch recipe. I’ve been searching high and low for the easiest and best drink for a crowd, and I think this is it!
This SUPER EASY holiday drink has a nice zing to it, a delicious flavor, and it tastes like Fall. Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This Vodka punch recipe is sure to please. Oh, and it’s pretty! And you know that’s important at a holiday party, must be pretty! Easy Holiday Punch for the win!
The Ingredients for Easy Vodka Holiday Punch
These ingredients make whipping up this Easy Christmas Punch super fast on the go! Your party will be delicious in no time, just you wait!
- Cranberry Juice
- Orange Juice
- Sparkling Apple Cider
- Ginger Ale
- Everclear or Vodka
Flavor Combinations for Making Christmas Punch
This Christmas punch is so simple, which means you can throw it together right before the party, and it will be ready before the guests ring the doorbell!
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Pour all ingredients into a punch bowl and stir well to combine. Top with orange slices and fresh cranberries.
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Pour over ice to serve. If you’re feeling spunky, you can add a bit more alcohol
And Enjoy! Everyone will love this punch. It’s the perfect flavor combo for holidays!
How to make Holiday Punch
If you’re on the hunt for the best Christmas punch recipes, look no further! Orange and cranberry…a match made in Heaven.
I just love the flavor combination of the sparkling cider, cranberry juice, orange juice, and ginger ale. Talk about autumn in a glass! Your Thanksgiving guests will thank you, believe me! If serving for a party and want to skip the alcohol, trust me it’s just as delicious as Non Alcoholic Christmas Punch.
The color is vibrant, the flavor is AMAZING, and there’s virtually zero prep. Anyone and everyone can open a bag of cranberries and slice some oranges. Those are the only skills you need! If you want to go above and beyond, you can garnish with our Sugared Cranberries! Swoon.
Making a great punch is a matter of a great flavor combination. I love how the cranberry and orange juice blend together, but I also think the Sparkling Apple Cider is a huge piece of the puzzle. All the flavors of Fall! If making ahead, leave the Sparking Cider out and stir in cold at the last minute before serving. Makes sure the bubbly zip will be there for your guests!
Tips and Tricks for Making Christmas Punch
This punch recipe is super easy, but we still have some tips to make things the best they can be!
- Garnish with fresh fruit to make things beautiful!
- Use sugared cranberries if you’re feeling extra festive.
- You can use white rum if you prefer or even flavored vodka.
- To add a bit of pep when serving, stir in a splash of soda right before pouring into glasses.
- If you don’t have a pretty punch bowl, you can get an inexpensive plastic one from Party City or somewhere similar. No one will notice!
- Make two versions of this holiday drink; one with and without alcohol!
This Holiday Punch recipe is one of our favorite Thanksgiving or Christmas Punch Recipes. It’s just so darn flavorful, easy, and delicious. Your party guests will LOVE it, so you better make a double batch.
I served this Holiday Punch Recipe in a VERY cheap plastic punch bowl I bought from Party City. People always compliment it and I have a little internal chuckle. I think once you pour this pretty red punch in and top with lots of fresh fruit, it can make any serving bowl look good. Just proves you don’t have to have everything you see in magazines to be a great hostess.
Watch the Video and See the recipe card below for full details on how to make this Easy Holiday Punch – Christmas Punch. Enjoy!
Other Punch Recipes you might like:
- Orange Cranberry Sangria Recipe
- Festive Snow Punch (Non-Alcoholic)
- Ice Cream Party Punch
- Pumpkin Pie Punch
- Apple Pie Punch
- Cranberry Limeade Champagne Punch
- Strawberry Margarita Punch
Ingredients
- 32 ounces cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 bottle Sparkling Apple Cider 750ml/25.4 ounces
- 2 liters ginger ale
- 1 cup Everclear or Vodka
Optional Garnishes
- Orange slices and fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Pour all ingredients into a punch bowl and stir well to combine. Top with orange slices and fresh cranberries.
- Pour over ice to serve. If you're feeling spunky, you can add a bit more Everclear. :)
- Enjoy!
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I’m so glad to hear that!!
Thanks, was great!
Pure cranberry juice!
Did you use pure cranberry juice for this or cranberry juice blend? Thanks
I typically make 2 batches of it for every party too. Glad you like it!
I love hearing that! Thank you Kari. I’m glad everyone loves it. :)
OMG! I have the reputation for making the best punch ever- not just a holiday punch! I have been asked to make this for every party since the holidays. Now I’m making it for a wedding! AAAAA+++++
Hope you love it! Cheers :)
Looks amazing on the photos! Can’t wait to try it on the next party.
I made this as a trial run for Christmas. Since it was the kids and me testing it we made the non-alcoholic version. It was great. For Christmas I’m going to make two versions, one with, and one without. Thanks for a great idea.
Thanks so much Carolyn
YAS!
Amazing! Love to hear that :) :)
We loved this today for our neighborhood get together luncheon. Made the alcoholic version for most of us and We especially enjoyed it !
Boozy punch? Sign me up!
Such a pretty fun and festive drink!
I love making it that way as well!
I love having one option for adults and one for the kids! Perfect for all of my parties this season.
Hooray!
Everything about this punch sounds amazing!! Can’t wait to make it!
Hi! Sorry for the confusion. it’s 32 ounces cranberry juice.
I have the same question: is this 4 – 32 oz containers of cranberry juice or just one 32 oz container?
Can you substitute rum for the vodka?
What does 4 cranberry juice (32 oz ) mean in this recipe? Do you mean 4 (32 oz) containers or a total of 32 oz? Please help. I’m making this.
That’s a great addition! So glad you loved it. Merry Christmas!
Added 2 cups of pineapple juice and it was a hit with my guests! Will most definitely make this again.
Can you make a mold and freeze it instead of ice ?
It will be a bit different but think it would taste great still. Definitely could work. Happy New Year!
You think champagne can be substituted for the apple cider?
I think it really adds something to the punch, but you could use just apple cider in place. Enjoy!
Is the sparkling cider needed or can I use something else?
Wow that looks amazing!!
Should serve about 10-14. Enjoy!
Looks great! Have any servings does this make?
Yep it will taste great that way as well! Happy Thanksgiving!
Have you tried this non alcoholic for the kids? Sold I leave as is but omit the everclear?
I actually think it’s only currently available in the US. Darn!! You could use about 1 1/2 cups regular vodka in its place. Hope you love the recipe!
Hope you love it!!! xoxo
Thank you so much!!
Can I buy everclear in the uk.
Sounds super delicious and I am going to be making it. Thanks.
This looks so pretty and refreshing! :)