Easy Festive Fruit Punch + Tutorial {Vegan + Gluten-Free}

Peeps, my favourite time of year has finally arrived. As you may know, I absolutely loooooooove Christmas, and I eagerly await the arrival of the Christmas season all year long. And now that it is officially here, it is time to celebrate.

And in my world, celebrating means cooking. I’m planning to host several informal gatherings and larger Christmas parties, which means I will be happily chopping, slicing and dicing my way through the season.

One of my must-haves at all these events is a festive fruit punch. Because I think it’s not really a party unless punch is served. And this Easy Festive Punch recipe comes together so quickly and requires just a few ingredients, so it is perfect for entertaining during the busy holiday season.

The sliced fruit and berries don’t just add a wonderful fresh flavour, they make this Christmas Punch a visually stunning centerpiece that will really wow your guests.

And this year I will be slicing up all my oranges and lemons using the 6 amazing knives that come in THE EGG™ by Cuisinepro. A bit more about these knives later on in the post.

Ready to learn how to make this Easy Festive Fruit Punch? Gather your ingredients, grab your ingredients, knives and let me show you how…

How to Make Easy Festive Fruit Punch Step by Step

1. Slice oranges and lemons and set aside.
2. Combine cranberry juice, pineapple juice, ginger beer, white wine, and rum in a large beverage dispenser or punch bowl. Stir to mix well.
3. Add cranberries and fruit slices and stir.
4. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Other Fruit You Can Use For This Festive Punch

• Pears
• Kiwi
• Raspberries
• Oranges
• Pomegranate
• Mango
• Lime
• Apples
• Pineapples
• Watermelon

Tips for Making This Fruit Punch Recipe

• Get a jump on your prep work by slicing the fruit in advance and store in airtight containers in the fridge until you’re ready to make the punch.
• Try adding scoops of sherbet or sorbet for extra delicious flavour and a dramatic presentation.
• Make an ice ring to float inside the punch and keep it chilled longer (see below for complete instructions).

How to Make an Ice Ring

An ice ring not only looks amazing, it will help keep your punch chilled longer. The ring will melt slowly, so it won’t dilute the flavour too quickly. You can also make up extra fruit juice mixture to use instead of water for your ice ring.

It’s important to make sure the ice ring will fit into your punch bowl or beverage dispenser. You can use almost any container, and silicone pans work especially well. You can also use a tube pan or bundt pan so the ice ring looks like a festive holiday wreath. To make the ice ring:

1. Fill your pan about a half of the way with water or fruit juice.
2. Add sliced oranges, lemons, berries, mint leaves, even edible flowers to the pan.
3. Place in freezer for approximately 4-6 hrs, until solid. You can also make your ice ring a day ahead and freeze overnight.
4. To unmold the ice ring, let it sit at room temperature about 20 mins, or place the pan in hot water for about 1 min.

Ways to Customise Christmas Punch

One of the best things about punch is that it is highly adaptable. You can change up the flavours and quantities of liquid or types of fruit used depending on the occasion, the size of your guest list, and your taste preferences. Here are a few fun ideas:

• Sleigh Ride Sangria: Apple Cider + Ginger Beer + White Wine.
• Reindeer Fizz: Cranberry Juice + Seltzer Water + Raspberry Sherbet.
• New Year’s Countdown: Pomegranate Juice + Prosecco + Vodka.

Can I Make Festive Fruit Punch in Advance?

Yes, you can mix everything except for the ginger beer (or other carbonated liquids) together in advance. Store in an airtight container in the fridge until it’s time to serve.

Since the fizzy kick of carbonated beverages in your punch typically starts to fade after a couple of hours, you’ll want to add those in just prior to serving.

Fruit Punch With Lemonade

You can easily make this Fruit Punch With Lemonade instead by swapping the ginger beer for some lemonade.

Fruit Punch Without Alcohol

You can make it non-alcoholic. For our Christmas parties, I make a kids-friendly variation that includes sparkling water, orange juice, pomegranate juice and extra slices of fruit.

What to Serve with this Festive Christmas Punch

Crunchy Air Fryer Chickpeas

Pistachio, Feta & Pomegranate Crostini

5 Minute Cheese Snack Mix

Weight Watchers Points in This Fruit Punch Recipe

There are 6 Freestyle Points in one serving of Easy Fruit Punch recipe.

THE EGG™ by Cuisinepro

And this year I will be slicing up all my oranges and lemons using the 6 amazing knives that come in THE EGG™ by Cuisinepro.

I must admit that when I first laid eyes on this super sleek and modern knife block, I had to immediately had to have one.  THE EGG™ is sooooo beautiful to look at, it’s like having a piece of art on your countertop.

I love that it has a push-button handle at the top so you won’t leave unsightly finger marks on the steel when opening. It also comes in a luxurious velvet storage bag, but trust me when I say you will not want to pack this gorgeous set up once you try it.

And the 6 knives are a dream to work with. The handles fit just right in your hand and they do their jobs perfectly. The knives are hand-crafted from Japanese steel and come with a lifetime guarantee, making this one gorgeous kitchen accessory that is built to last.

As someone who loves to cook, I admit to being a bit knife-obsessed. Using the proper size and style of knife for the particular task at hand makes a huge difference to me. So I am pleased to report that the 9cm paring knife and 12cm utility knife included in this set were the ideal choices for preparing all of the different fruit for my festive punch.

Recently I’ve been on the hunt for a good sturdy bread knife. And folks, I have found it. The one included in this set made it so incredibly easy to cut the perfectly thin baguette slices I needed for my pistachio, feta & pomegranate crostini appetiser. The Chef’s knife is proving to be great for many tasks, and I have been using it for anything from slicing and mincing meats to dicing and chopping up vegetables.

Why not give a different kind of Christmas egg this year?  Preparing delicious Christmas punch with these amazing Cuisinepro knives will definitely make the holidays merry and bright. THE EGG™ is available exclusively in all HOUSE stores and online at www.HouseUK.com.

HOUSE is homewares and kitchen specialist that opened 5 store locations in the UK in earlier this year, with 3 more stores set to open before Christmas. Cuisinepro is the king of the kitchen and one of the most premium cookware and knife brands, with a wide range of exceptional products found in kitchens worldwide.

Well lovely readers, I am chuffed to say that the team at Cuisinepro have kindly agreed for one of you to win The EGG™ Knife Block Set Worth £750.

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Easy Festive Fruit Punch

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

5 mins

Total Time

10 mins

 

This Festive Fruit Punch is easy to make and super versatile. Perfect for all your holiday entertaining!

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, Western

Keyword: Christmas punch, Festive Fruit Punch

Servings: 16

Calories: 153 kcal

Author: Recipes From A Pantry

Ingredients

• 5 cups (1183mL) cranberry juice
• 2 cups (473mL) pineapple juice
• 2 cups (473mL) ginger beer
• 25 ounces (750mL) dry white wine
• 1 cup (236mL) dark rum
• 2 oranges sliced
• 2 lemons sliced
• 1 cup (340g) whole cranberries

Instructions

1. Slice oranges and lemons and set aside.
2. Combine cranberry juice, pineapple juice, ginger beer, white wine, and rum in a large beverage dispenser or punch bowl. Stir to mix well.
3. Add cranberries and fruit slices and stir.
4. Serve over ice.

Recipe Notes

Tips for Making Easy Festive Fruit Punch

• Get a jump on your prep work by slicing the fruit in advance and store in airtight containers in the fridge until you’re ready to make the punch.
• You can make it non-alcoholic. For our Christmas parties, I make a kids-friendly variation that includes sparkling water, orange juice, pomegranate juice and extra slices of fruit.
• Try adding scoops of sherbet or sorbet for extra delicious flavour and a dramatic presentation.
• Make an ice ring to float inside the punch and keep it chilled longer.

What to Serve with Easy Festive Fruit Punch

Crunchy Air Fryer Chickpeas

Pistachio, Feta & Pomegranate Crostini

5 Minute Cheese Snack Mix

Weight Watchers Points in Easy Festive Fruit Punch

There are 6 Freestyle Points in one serving of Easy Festive Fruit Punch.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Festive Fruit Punch

Amount Per Serving

Calories 153

% Daily Value*

Sodium 8mg 0%

Potassium 184mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 22g 7%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 19g

Vitamin A 1.5%

Vitamin C 32.7%

Calcium 2.6%

Iron 3.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.