A Christmas Punch is made up of assortments of mixed drinks and chunks of seasonal fruits.
These drinks can either be alcoholic, non- alcoholic drinks or a mixture of both. Some alcoholic drinks used in making a Christmas punch includes rum, Champagne, red wine, Vodka and also white wine. While the non-alcoholic drinks are mostly soda water and mixed fruit juiceshttp://www.taste.com.au/recipes/14628/cranberry+vodka+punch.
A Christmas punch is a very popular drink in Christmas parties and dinners because it is very easy to make and comes in different varieties. While making the Christmas Punch, you can choose to add a single type of fruit juice or a mixture of fruit juices to the punch mixture. A Christmas punch can be either alcoholic or alcohol-free, depending on the choice of the person preparing it.http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/7166/berry+christmas+punch
A Christmas punch can be a great compliment to your Christmas meals and may add more spice to your Christmas party or holiday feast. With this guide you will learn how to make a Christmas Punch (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) for your Christmas party or festive holiday gathering.
How To Make Christmas Punch
This video by A.J. Rathbun, demonstrates how to make a Christmas punch (alcoholic version), that can be served in Christmas parties and feasts.
Here Rathburn uses cracked ice, brandy, orange flavored Cointreau, orange sliced in wedges, champagne and sparkling wine to make an exotic Christmas punch which he served in a punch cup. At the end of this video, you will be able to make a Christmas punch that will trill your guests and family.
Step 1: What You’ll Need to Make a Christmas Punch
For the alcoholic Christmas Punch, you'll need:
- 1 quart Vodka/rum/red or white wine
- 3 quarts Cranberry juice (or any [[juice of your choice)
- 3 quarts soda water
- 7 tablespoonful sugar
- 8 oz. chunks of various seasonal fruits (strawberries, Maraschino cherries, apples, blueberries, or pineapples)
Step 2: Making the Christmas Punch
- Pour the Cranberry juice, soda water and sugar, into a punch bowl and mix together until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Next, add the Vodka/rum/red or white wine
- Finally, add the chunks of mixed seasonal fruits and stir thoroughly.
- Serve and enjoy!
Non-alcoholic Christmas Punch Options
There are a variety of ways to make Christmas Punch.
Cooks.com recommends an alcohol free Christmas Citrus Punch that includes:http://beverage-recipes.suite101.com/article.cfm/6_festive_christmas_punch_recipes
- Cranberry Juice
- Pineapple Juice
- Lemon Juice
- A Bottle of 7-Up Pop
Cooks.com also recommends a "Christmas Cheer" Punch that includes:http://beverage-recipes.suite101.com/article.cfm/6_festive_christmas_punch_recipes
- Cherry Gelatin
- Boiling Water
- Lemonaid Concentrate
- Water
- Cranberry Juice
- A Bottle of 7-Up Pop
Mawsac.com has an excellent recipe for Cappuccino Frost that includes:http://www.mawsac.org/Publications/AlcoholFreeDrinks2004.htm
- Sweetened Condensed Milk
- Cold Water
- Instant Coffee
- Ice
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Christmas Day is celebrated annually on the 25th of December
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Can be served at Christmas dinners and parties
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Christmas punches may be alcoholic or alcohol- free
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Christmas punch ingredients include fruit juices and alcohol
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Chill all drinks before use
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While mixing, taste the punch periodically to get the taste you desire
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Alcohol is a potential carcinogen and very dangerous to health, so drink responsibly.
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Use confectioners’ sugar or simple syrup to replace superfine sugar because they dissolve easily.
