Description
This White Christmas Punch is a creamy, refreshing, and festive holiday beverage perfect for gatherings. Combining pineapple juice, coconut milk, white cranberry juice, and sparkling lemon-lime soda, it creates a light yet flavorful punch. Garnished with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs, it’s an elegant and easy-to-make drink that serves 12 to 16 people.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 1 liter pineapple juice, chilled
- 1 liter white cranberry juice, chilled
- 1 liter lemon-lime soda (or sparkling water), chilled
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
Additional Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar (optional, for added sweetness)
- Ice cubes
Garnish
- Fresh cranberries
- Sprigs of rosemary
Instructions
- Combine Base Liquids: In a large punch bowl, mix the chilled pineapple juice, white cranberry juice, and coconut milk. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined to create a creamy consistency.
- Add Sparkling Element: Slowly pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda or sparkling water, stirring gently to preserve the fizziness and evenly blend the ingredients without flattening the bubbles.
- Sweeten the Punch: Taste the mixture and, if desired, gradually add the sugar while stirring continuously, ensuring it dissolves completely into the punch for optimal sweetness.
- Chill and Garnish: Add plenty of ice cubes to keep the punch cold. Garnish the bowl with fresh cranberries and sprigs of rosemary to enhance the visual appeal and add a festive touch.
- Serve: Ladle the punch into individual glasses carefully, allowing your guests to enjoy this creamy, refreshing, and festive holiday drink.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use sparkling water instead of lemon-lime soda.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding sugar slowly and tasting to avoid over-sweetening.
- Fresh cranberries and rosemary add both visual appeal and subtle flavor accents.
- Keep the punch chilled for the best flavor and refreshing experience.
- This punch is non-alcoholic but can be spiked with rum or vodka if desired.
