Rudolph’s Cherry Christmas Punch

Rudolph’s Cherry Christmas Punch is deep red, sweet and tart, and topped with cherries — a fun, festive punch that looks like Christmas in a glass.

It takes 10 minutes to make, no cooking, and it serves 8 to 10 glasses. It is non-alcoholic, so it works for the kids’ table and the adults’ table alike.

Why you’ll love this recipe

Cherry juice is the star here, with cranberry juice for tartness and lemon-lime soda for fizz. Maraschino cherries on top give it the Rudolph touch, and orange slices and rosemary make it look finished without any extra work.

It is a batch drink, so you make it once in a pitcher and let everyone help themselves.

Ingredients

• 3 cups cherry juice, chilled
• 2 cups cranberry juice, chilled
• 2 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled
• 1 cup maraschino cherries, with 2 tablespoons of the cherry juice from the jar
• 1 orange, sliced
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish
• Ice, to serve

How to make Rudolph’s Cherry Christmas Punch

1. Pour the cherry juice and cranberry juice into a large pitcher or punch bowl and stir.
2. Add the maraschino cherries and the 2 tablespoons of juice from the jar, and stir again.

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3. Add the orange slices.

4. Just before serving, pour in the lemon-lime soda and stir gently, so you do not lose the fizz.

5. Add ice, and serve in glasses topped with a few cherries and a sprig of rosemary.

Make ahead and serving tips

Mix the cherry juice, cranberry juice, cherries and orange slices up to a day ahead and keep it covered in the fridge. Add the lemon-lime soda and ice just before serving.

If you want it a little less tart, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of sugar or honey to the juice base and stir until it dissolves, then taste before you add more.

For a party, serve it in a clear punch bowl so the deep red colour, cherries and orange slices show.

Rudolph’s Cherry Christmas Punch

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A fun, festive non-alcoholic punch that combines sweet cherry juice with tart cranberry juice and fizzy lemon-lime soda, perfect for holiday gatherings.

• Author: alexandra-roa
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
• Category: Beverage
• Method: Mixing
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Non-Alcoholic

Ingredients

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• 3 cups cherry juice, chilled
• 2 cups cranberry juice, chilled
• 2 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled
• 1 cup maraschino cherries, with 2 tablespoons of the cherry juice from the jar
• 1 orange, sliced
• 4 sprigs fresh rosemary, for garnish
• Ice, to serve

Instructions

1. Pour the cherry juice and cranberry juice into a large pitcher or punch bowl and stir.
2. Add the maraschino cherries and the 2 tablespoons of juice from the jar, and stir again.
3. Add the orange slices.
4. Just before serving, pour in the lemon-lime soda and stir gently, so you do not lose the fizz.
5. Add ice, and serve in glasses topped with a few cherries and a sprig of rosemary.

Notes

Mix the base ingredients a day ahead for easier serving. For less tartness, add sugar or honey to taste.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 glass
• Calories: 120
• Sugar: 22g
• Sodium: 10mg
• Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Unsaturated Fat: 0g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 1g
• Protein: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: punch, non-alcoholic, Christmas drink, holiday beverage, festive punch