Christmas Morning Punch (Easy Holiday Brunch Punch Recipe)

Looking for the ultimate festive drink to kick off your holiday celebrations? Say good morning to the most joyous beverage of the season: Christmas Morning Punch!

This vibrant, refreshing, and surprisingly simple cocktail is the ideal way to add sparkle and cheer to your holiday brunch, gift unwrapping session, or midday gathering.

This punch has bright orange juice, sweet pineapple juice, a little cranberry juice for color, and a fizzy splash of ginger ale.

Unlike heavy, creamy drinks, this punch is light, crisp, and beautifully balanced, offering a blend of zesty citrus, sweet fruit, and the irresistible bubbly pop of champagne or prosecco.

Its dazzling red and green colors, garnished with seasonal fruits, make it the perfect visual complement to the merriment of Christmas morning.

Why spend the most exciting morning of the year muddling individual mimosas? Our easy big-batch recipe lets you set up the drink once and enjoy the magic with your family and friends. It’s the stress-free secret to being the most festive host!

Ready to pour a cup of pure holiday happiness? Read on for the simple recipe that will make this Christmas morning truly unforgettable!

Why You’ll Love This Easy Christmas Punch Recipe?

• It takes only a few minutes.
• No special equipment.
• Perfect for holiday festivities, brunch, parties, and morning gatherings.
• Works as a non-alcoholic drink or a Christmas cocktail recipe if you want to spike it.
• Gorgeous color and great flavor without extra sugar.

Christmas Morning Punch Recipe

Recipe Overview

Christmas Morning Punch is a simple, refreshing holiday punch made with orange juice, pineapple juice, cranberry cocktail juice, and ginger ale. It’s perfect for Christmas brunch, holiday meals, and easy party punch moments.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 5 minutes
• Cuisine: American
• Course: Drinks / Holiday Punch
• Difficulty: Easy
• Yield: 8 servings
• Serving Size: 1 cup
• Calories: About 110 per serving

Equipment

• Large pitcher or drink dispenser
• Measuring cups
• Stirring spoon
• Ice (optional)

Ingredients

• 3 cups orange juice
• 3 cups pineapple juice
• 2 cups cranberry cocktail juice
• 2 cups ginger ale or Sprite
• Orange slices (for garnish)
• Fresh cranberries (for garnish)

Ingredient Notes

• Orange juice: Use pulp-free for the smoothest Christmas punch.
• Pineapple juice: Adds sweetness and makes the punch taste like a holiday party punch.
• Cranberry cocktail juice: Gives that deep Christmas color.
• Ginger ale or Sprite: Both add bubbles. Ginger ale gives a warmer flavor; Sprite makes it sweeter.
• Fresh fruit: Orange slices and cranberries make the punch look festive.

How to Make Christmas Morning Punch?

Step 1: Add the juices

Pour the orange juice, pineapple juice, and cranberry juice into a large pitcher or drink dispenser. Give it a quick stir.

Step 2: Add the fizz

Right before serving, pour in the ginger ale or Sprite. This keeps the bubbles fresh.

Step 3: Add the fruit

Drop in a handful of cranberries and a few orange slices. They float, so the punch looks colorful and fun.

Step 4: Serve

Pour over ice or chill the punch ahead of time so you don’t water it down.

Nutrition

Approximate per serving:

• Calories: 110
• Carbs: 28g
• Sugar: 24g
• Vitamin C: High, thanks to the orange juice
• Fat: 0g
• Protein: 0g

Variations on Easy Christmas Punch

▶ Christmas Morning Punch with alcohol: Add 1 cup vodka, white rum, or champagne.

▶ Cranberry Orange Christmas Punch: Increase cranberry juice to 3 cups and add extra orange slices.

▶ Low sugar Christmas punch: Use diet ginger ale and 100% fruit juices.

▶ Stronger fizz: Swap ginger ale for sparkling water (flavored or unflavored).

▶ Christmas brunch punch recipe twist: Add a splash of apple juice or pomegranate juice.

Serving Suggestions

1. Serve in a clear drink dispenser so the color shines.

2. Use ice rings with frozen cranberries inside for a pretty holiday look.

3. Pair with Christmas breakfast dishes like cinnamon rolls, egg casseroles, or fruit salads.

4. Add paper straws or festive cups for a Christmas punch easy party setup.

Storing Tips

• Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
• Keep the ginger ale separate if you want to make it ahead so the punch stays fizzy.

Helpful Tips

✅ Chill all juices before mixing so the punch stays cold.

✅ Add more pineapple juice if you want it sweeter.

✅ Add more cranberry juice if you want a richer color.

✅ Mix in a large bowl first if you’re doubling it for a crowd.

Recipe Note

• This punch is family-friendly but can be turned into a Christmas cocktail recipe with alcohol.
• The fizz fades after a few hours, so add ginger ale right before serving.
• Fresh fruit makes it look like the best Christmas punch on the table.
• Works great as a morning punch or holiday punch recipe for any brunch.
• You can serve it chilled without ice to avoid watering it down.

How Long Will This Holiday Punch Recipe Last In The Fridge?

Christmas Morning Punch tastes best within 24 hours. If the ginger ale is mixed in, it may lose its fizz by the next morning. If you store the juices alone, they stay fresh for 2 days, and you can add the bubbles right before serving.

Other Christmas Drinks

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▶Christmas Tree Spritz Mocktail

▶Midnight Frost Christmas Punch

▶Easy Spiced Christmas Margarita

▶Cranberry Vodka Christmas Punch

FAQ

Conclusion

I hope you give this Christmas Morning Punch a spot on your holiday table. It’s easy, refreshing, and always gets a smile from everyone who pours a glass.

If you try it, tell me how it went or ask me anything — I love hearing from you in the comments on alljuicecorner.com.