Candy Cane Christmas Punch: 5 Festive Sips to Delight Recipe
This Candy Cane Christmas Punch is a festive and refreshing holiday drink that combines the tartness of cranberry juice, the fizz of lemon-lime soda, and the cool, minty flavor of peppermint schnapps. Enhanced with crushed candy canes and fresh mint garnish, it is perfect for holiday parties or cozy winter gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook, Mix and Chill
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Liquid Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda
- 1 cup peppermint schnapps
- 2 cups water
Others
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Mix Liquids: In a large pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, lemon-lime soda, peppermint schnapps, and water thoroughly to form the base of your punch.
- Incorporate Candy Canes: Add the crushed candy canes into the mixture and stir well to allow the peppermint flavor to infuse into the punch.
- Chill: Place the punch in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend and the punch to cool.
- Serve: Pour the punch into glasses and garnish each with fresh mint leaves for an added festive touch and aroma.
Notes
- You can adjust the peppermint schnapps amount to taste or omit it for a non-alcoholic version by using peppermint extract instead.
- Crushed candy canes dissolve slowly, giving the punch a gradually intensifying peppermint flavor.
- Serving the punch over ice can keep it chilled longer during parties.
- For a sparkling effect, use chilled lemon-lime soda and serve immediately after mixing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas punch, holiday drink, peppermint punch, festive beverage, cranberry punch
