Christmas Punch

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This Christmas punch with cranberry juice, orange juice, vodka, and Grand Marnier is spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice for a yummy, festive, alcoholic punch that never fails to raise some Christmas cheer!

Christmas punch garnished with orange slice
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
2 hrs
Total Time:
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
10

Get the party started this holiday season with this Christmas punch recipe — it’s chock-full of festive, fruity flavor. 

Christmas Punch Ingredients

These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this crowd-pleasing Christmas punch recipe: 

  • Juices: This fruity Christmas punch starts with a combination of cranberry juice cocktail and orange juice. 
  • Liquor and liqueur: As far as booze goes, you’ll need two cups of vodka and two tablespoons of brandy-based orange liqueur. 
  • Sugar: Sweeten things up with two tablespoons of white sugar. 
  • Spices: The Christmas punch is flavored with ground cinnamon, ground allspice, and ground nutmeg. 
  • Orange: An orange, sliced into rounds, is the perfect finishing touch. 

How to Make Christmas Punch

Simply mix all the ingredients together (besides the orange slices) in a punch bowl, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Serve over ice and garnished with orange slices. That’s it! You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade Christmas punch. 

Can You Make Christmas Punch Ahead of Time? 

Yes! Since the flavors in this Christmas punch need to meld for at least a few hours (but preferably overnight), this is the perfect make-ahead recipe for holiday entertaining. 

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams

Ingredients

  • 1 (32 fluid ounce) bottle cranberry juice cocktail, chilled

  • 2 cups orange juice, chilled

  • 2 cups vodka

  • 2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground allspice

  • teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 orange, sliced in rounds

Directions

  1. Mix cranberry juice, orange juice, vodka, orange liqueur, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg in a punch bowl. Refrigerate 2 hours to overnight.

  2. Serve punch over ice; garnish with orange slices.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

203 Calories
0g Fat
22g Carbs
0g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 203
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 0g 1%
Vitamin C 65mg 72%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 115mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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