Last Updated on April 15, 2022 by Karen
This non-alcoholic Spiced Holiday Punch is flavored with warm spices and topped off with fizzy soda. A refreshing, festive drink that’s perfectly suited for the holidays!
I’ve got another holiday drink for the books — Spiced Holiday Punch! For me the holidays are all about creating and trying new recipes. I especially love coming up with new drinks for Christmas or New Year’s Eve.
5-ingredients, my friends. FIVE INGREDIENTS! It’s incredibly easy and calls for warm spices, many of which I’m sure you already have on hand. Cranberry juice is mixed with cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, and star anise, and then allowed sit for several hours before fizzy soda is added to the punch over ice. Top it with your favorite lemon-lime soda and you’ve got the perfect festive cocktail!
Plan ahead when making this recipe because the cranberry juice does need to sit in the fridge for at least several hours for the flavors to come through.
This Spiced Holiday Punch is so light, crisp, and refreshing. It hits the spot without being too sweet, which makes it a great accompaniment for brunch or Christmas dinner. It’s like a non-alcoholic mimosa.
Make this punch for the holidays in a pitcher, and if you’ve got more than eight thirsty friends, I’d make a double batch in the punch bowl. This drink is also great when served with some rosemary honey roasted nuts!
This drink is festive, tart, and sweet — I think it will be a hit whether you serve it for Christmas or use it to toast in the New Year!
And of course, you can make this cocktail for kids and adults alike. For the adults, you can add a splash of rum or vodka. I love fizzy cocktails, so this punch is really hitting all the bases for me. Sip on this drink while you put up the Christmas tree or have a holiday movie marathon. It will definitely make your holiday merry and bright!
Spiced Holiday Punch
Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 star anise
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 cups 7-up
- Frozen cranberries or berries for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pour cranberry juice into a large pitcher or punch bowl then add nutmeg, star anise, and cinnamon. Refrigerate for 2-24 hours. When ready to serve, add soda to the pitcher then stir to combine. Serve over ice.
