This Sparkling Spiced Pear Christmas Punch is golden, lightly spiced, and cold and fizzy — a different colour and flavour from the usual red Christmas punches, and perfect for a holiday table.
It takes 10 minutes to stir together, plus 30 minutes to chill, and it serves 8 to 10 glasses. It is non-alcoholic, so everyone at the table can have a glass.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Pears, apple, cinnamon and star anise give this punch a warm, festive flavour without making it heavy. The ginger ale keeps it light and sparkling, and the sliced pears and cinnamon sticks make the pitcher look beautiful on its own.
It is a make-ahead drink, too. Mix the base in advance, chill it, and add the ginger ale just before serving so it stays fizzy.
Ingredients
- 4 cups pear nectar, chilled
- 2 cups apple juice, chilled
- 2 cups ginger ale, chilled
- 2 pears, thinly sliced
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, for garnish
- Ice, to serve
How to make Sparkling Spiced Pear Christmas Punch
- Pour the pear nectar and apple juice into a large pitcher or punch bowl and stir.
- Add the sliced pears, cinnamon sticks and star anise.
- Cover and chill for 30 minutes so the spices can flavour the juice.
- Just before serving, pour in the ginger ale and stir gently, so you do not lose the fizz.
- Add ice and the fresh cranberries, and serve in glasses with a slice of pear and a cinnamon stick.
Make ahead and serving tips
Make the pear and apple juice base up to a day ahead and keep it in the fridge, with the pears, cinnamon and star anise in it. Add the ginger ale and ice only when you are ready to serve.
If you want it a little sweeter, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup to the base and stir until it dissolves. Taste before you add more.
Serve it in a clear pitcher or punch bowl, so the pears, cinnamon and star anise show through the golden punch.
Sparkling Spiced Pear Christmas Punch
A golden, lightly spiced, non-alcoholic punch perfect for holiday gatherings, featuring pears, apple juice, and sparkling ginger ale.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 to 10 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 cups pear nectar, chilled
- 2 cups apple juice, chilled
- 2 cups ginger ale, chilled
- 2 pears, thinly sliced
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, for garnish
- Ice, to serve
Instructions
- Pour the pear nectar and apple juice into a large pitcher or punch bowl and stir.
- Add the sliced pears, cinnamon sticks and star anise.
- Cover and chill for 30 minutes so the spices can flavour the juice.
- Just before serving, pour in the ginger ale and stir gently, so you do not lose the fizz.
- Add ice and the fresh cranberries, and serve in glasses with a slice of pear and a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Make the juice base up to a day ahead. For added sweetness, stir in 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Christmas punch, non-alcoholic punch, holiday drink, sparkling beverage, festive drink