Description
Jingle Juice holiday punch brings festive cheer with a spirited blend of vodka, cranberry, and orange liqueurs. Winter party guests will savor this cocktail’s bold, refreshing flavors that celebrate seasonal revelry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bottle (750 ml / 25.4 fl oz) sparkling wine (Prosecco, champagne, or sparkling cider for a non-alcoholic version)
- 1 cup vodka (optional, adjust to taste)
- ½ cup triple sec (optional, for added citrus flavor)
- 2 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1 orange, thinly sliced into rounds
- 1 lime, thinly sliced into rounds
- Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- Mixing: Combine cranberry juice, orange juice, vodka, and triple sec in a large punch bowl, whisking thoroughly to create a harmonious, vibrant base.
- Carbonation: Just before serving, gently pour sparkling wine or cider into the mixture, maintaining its effervescent character and festive spirit.
- Garnishing: Scatter fresh cranberries, orange slices, and lime wedges throughout the punch, transforming it into a visually stunning holiday beverage.
- Serving: Fill glasses with ice, then carefully ladle the chilled punch over the cubes, ensuring an elegant and refreshing presentation.
- Final Touch: Optionally, embellish each glass with additional fruit slices to enhance the drink’s visual appeal and sensory experience.
Notes
- Chill Ingredients Thoroughly: Ensure all liquid components are well-chilled before mixing to maintain the punch’s refreshing temperature and prevent dilution from excessive ice melting.
- Balance Alcohol Carefully: Adjust vodka and triple sec proportions to create a smooth, balanced flavor profile that doesn’t overpower the fruity base of the punch.
- Garnish with Precision: Slice citrus fruits thinly and uniformly to create an aesthetically pleasing and consistent garnish that enhances both visual appeal and flavor.
- Make Ahead Strategically: Prepare the base mixture in advance, but add sparkling wine or cider just before serving to preserve its effervescence and prevent flat, lifeless texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg