Name: Easy Christmas Punch (With or Without Alcohol)
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 12 oz frozen limeade concentrate; 5½ cups cranberry-pomegranate juice ((approx.)); 2 cups lime seltzer water ((approx.)); mint leaves; fresh cranberries; orange slices; limes slices; 1 cup vodka ((optional))

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Remember when holiday parties meant folding tables in the basement, a bowl of mixed nuts nobody touched, and somebody’s aunt showing up with a mysterious punch recipe written on an index card? This Christmas Punch has that same festive party vibe—but with a few upgrades.

It’s bright, bubbly, loaded with cranberry and citrus flavors, and looks like it belongs next to the Christmas tree. Whether you’re hosting Christmas Eve, opening gifts Christmas morning, or just trying to survive another family gathering, this easy holiday punch is the kind of recipe that makes everyone ask, “What’s in this?” The best part? It takes just minutes to make and can be served with or without alcohol, so everyone gets to join the party.

Christmas punch on a brown tray on the counter.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 5 mins
Servings: 12 – 4 oz servings (makes approx. 7.5 cups)

Ingredients

1 (12 oz) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed just enough to stir
5½ cups cranberry-pomegranate juice, chilled
2 cups lime or lemon-lime seltzer water, chilled
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Fresh cranberries, for garnish
Orange slices, for garnish
Lime slices, for garnish
1 cup vodka (optional, for an alcoholic version)

crab-pomegranate juice, oranges, limes, cinnamon sticks, whole cranberries, lim seltzer water, limeade frozen on a brown tray on the counter.

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-By-Step Instructions

Step 1: Combine the limeade concentrate and cranberry-pomegranate juice in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Stir until the concentrate is completely blended into the juice. Use the concentrate directly—do not prepare it with water according to the can’s directions.

frozen limeade in juice in the pitcher on a brown tray on the counter

Juice and limeade in a pitcher on a brown tray on the counter

Step 2: If making an alcoholic batch, stir in the vodka. Just before serving, add the chilled seltzer and stir gently.

lime seltzer being poured into juice in a glass pitcher on a brown tray.

Step 3: Garnish with fresh mint, cranberries, orange slices, and lime slices. Pour or ladle into glasses and enjoy!

Cranberries in the Christmas punch in a large glass pitcher on a brown tray on the counter

Adding oranges to the Christmas punch in a glass pitcher on a brown tray on the counter

🍋 Simply Made Suggestions

Prep ahead: Combine the limeade concentrate and juice, then refrigerate. Add the seltzer and garnishes just before serving.
Keep it cold: Use chilled ingredients and add ice to individual glasses so the punch doesn’t get watered down. Frozen cranberries make a festive addition, too.
Make it sweeter: Replace the seltzer with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda.
Add a holiday touch: Garnish with cinnamon sticks or a few fresh rosemary sprigs.
Serving a crowd? Double the recipe and keep the extra juice mixture refrigerated. Add seltzer to each batch when you’re ready to serve.
Offer both versions: Keep the main pitcher alcohol-free and let adults add vodka to their individual glasses.

🎄 Before You Go…

Keep holiday drinks simple with our batch cocktail recipes, or browse our Christmas cocktails and mocktails for more festive drinks to share.