Non-Alchoholic Christmas punch

overhead photo of punch bowl with orange slices and cranberries

This is the absolute best Christmas punch recipe made with light cranberry juice, ginger ale, unsweetened pineapple juice, and almond extract. I always get requests for this lightened-up punch recipe at holiday parties.

Course Drinks

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Refrigeration Time 1

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Calories 44kcal

Author Amee

Ingredients

1/3 cup granulated stevia
1 quart cranberry juice no-sugar-added
2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
3 tbsp almond extract
2 liter bottle diet-ginger ale I use the zero sugar ginger ale
Fresh cranberries for garnish

Instructions

Wash the cranberries and freeze them.
They will serve as the "ice" and keep the punch chilled.
Mix all ingredients together in a large container (except ginger-ale) and refrigerate for 1 day to let the flavors mingle.
Right before serving, add the ginger ale and the cranberries, stir and enjoy.

Notes

- Before freezing, spread the cranberries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This prevents them from clumping together and makes using just the amount you need easier.

- Add ginger ale just before serving the punch to maintain the carbonation. Stir gently to preserve the fizz!

- You’ll need a punch bowl or clear beverage dispenser large enough to hold at least 5 quarts of liquid. This gives you plenty of room to mix the punch without making a mess and makes it easier to serve.

*Refer to the variations section of the post for fun ways to switch things up!

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