Thanksgiving is over however the holidays are nonetheless right here, child! We’re nearly midway by way of December already and it’s time so as to add a enjoyable, festive cocktail to your menu for any/all holidays you’ll be celebrating this month (together with my birthday, in fact).

My favourite naughty & good vacation punch is vibrant, bubbly and so fairly poured into cocktail glasses. It’s stuffed with tremendous easy elements AKA no loopy bitters or syrups however has the proper quantity of sweetness and taste.

Make a giant batch for Christmas, your organization vacation occasion, a vacation brunch, or New 12 months’s Eve, and get the occasion began!

Substances in the perfect vacation punch

This straightforward Christmas punch recipe has simply 5 core elements. The result’s mild, recent and so scrumptious. Right here’s what you’ll want:

• Cranberry juice: the bottom of the punch is made with cranberry juice (not cranberry juice cocktail) which provides it loads of sweetness and a festive crimson colour. Many vacation punch recipes name for a number of completely different juices like orange juice, pineapple juice, and so forth. however I really like the simplicity of sticking with cranberry juice.
• Prosecco: bubbles, please! You’ll add a bottle of prosecco to present the punch its sparkle and extra taste.
• Vodka: for a little bit further “naughty” on this naughty & good punch! I’m not an enormous fan of cocktails with darker liquors like whiskey or brandy — the vodka retains this one mild and refreshing.
• Onerous seltzer: I added further bubbles and taste by mixing in arduous seltzer as nicely! Loads of recipes name for ginger ale, Sprite, or a unique sort of lemon-lime soda, however I just like the combo of prosecco and a tough seltzer. You may, in fact, use non-alcoholic seltzer as nicely.
• Lime juice: you’ll need to juice a full lime into the punch for a little bit tartness.
• Fruit: I really like including frozen or recent cranberries and orange slices to the bowl for garnish.
• For serving: what’s a vacation punch with out fairly glasses? Use lime wedges to coat the rim, then add granulated sugar and recent rosemary sprigs to every glass.

Customise your punch

There are many methods to customise this enjoyable vacation punch relying in your (and your friends) preferences:

• Select your juice. I feel a pomegranate cranberry juice would even be scrumptious on this punch. An everyday juice model like Ocean Spray is ideal.
• Choose a seltzer. I used Spindrift Spiked Seltzer within the pineapple taste, however be at liberty to make use of any taste of arduous seltzer that you just like. Lime, pineapple, or a berry taste can be nice.
• Add extra “occasion.” Be happy to make use of as much as 1 cup of vodka, or cut back it to 1/2 cup relying on how sturdy you need the punch.

Can I make it a mocktail?

Completely! Be happy to omit the vodka and swap the prosecco on your favourite non-alcoholic seltzer.

Good vacation punch in Three easy steps

1. Combine up the punch. Add all the elements (besides the garnishes) to a big punch bowl or massive drink dispenser and blend nicely to mix.
2. Prep your glasses. Rim your serving glasses with a lime wedge in order that they’re coated, then dip them in sugar to totally coat.
3. Pour & serve. Add ice cubes to every glass if wanted, and ladle within the punch. Garnish every glass with a recent rosemary sprig and serve!

Ought to I add ice?

As a substitute of including ice, I like to recommend chilling all the elements forward of time in order that the ice doesn’t water down the punch because it melts. The frozen cranberries may also assist to maintain the punch chilly! For those who’re in a pinch, be at liberty so as to add some ice to the punch bowl.

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Retailer the vacation punch for later

For those who occur to have some punch left over, you’ll be able to retailer it proper within the fridge. Merely pour it into hermetic jars or containers for as much as Three days.

Extra cocktail recipes

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I hope you’re keen on this enjoyable naughty & good vacation punch! For those who make it you’ll want to go away a remark and a score so I understand how you preferred it. Get pleasure from, xo!

Monique’s Naughty & Nice Holiday Punch

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Whole Time 15 minutes minutes

ServesServes 8 servings

My favourite naughty & good vacation punch made with cranberry juice, bubbly prosecco and seltzer, vodka and recent lime juice. This straightforward glowing vacation punch is the proper cocktail for Christmas events and New 12 months’s Eve! Get pleasure from it in sugar-rimmed glasses for a enjoyable, fancy twist.

Substances

• 6 cups cranberry juice or pomegranate cranberry juice (not cranberry juice cocktail), chilled
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle Prosecco, chilled
• ¾ cup vodka, chilled*
• 3 (12 oz) cans arduous seltzer (I used Spindrift Spiked Seltzer pineapple taste) chilled*
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 cups frozen cranberries
• 1-2 oranges, thinly sliced
• For serving:
• 1-2 limes, to coat the rim
• Granulated sugar for coating rim
• Contemporary rosemary sprigs, for serving

Directions

• Mix all elements in a big punch bowl and stir collectively till nicely mixed. Be happy so as to add ice if you must, however we suggest having all elements chilled beforehand. The frozen cranberries may also assist to maintain the punch chilly.

• Rim serving glasses with lime after which dip into sugar to totally coat. Add ice if desired and ladle punch into glasses. Get pleasure from! Serves 8-12.

Recipe Notes

*Be happy to make use of a unique arduous seltzer taste of your alternative.
Use one thing like Ocean Spray for the cranberry juice.
In order for you a stronger drink, be at liberty so as to add as much as 1 cup vodka. In order for you a much less sturdy drink, be at liberty to make use of ½ cup vodka.