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Need some Christmas drinks that are festive alcoholic and non-alcoholic punch recipes?
The holiday season is here, making it the perfect time to gather friends and family for festive fun. A variety of Christmas drinks with alcohol for adults, along with festive non-alcoholic options for kids, sets the mood beautifully. These punches are more than just tasty; they’re eye-catching and easy to make in large batches, ideal for any Christmas party!
From spiced classics to tropical twists, each holiday drink here brings out the season’s best flavors. I’ve included Christmas alcoholic drinks that are simple to prep ahead, along with non-alcoholic Christmas party drinks that kids will love. Colorful garnishes and seasonal touches make each punch a festive centerpiece on the holiday table.
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Here are my favorite Christmas punch recipes to make your celebrations merrier for guests of all ages.
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Alcoholic Drinks
Peppermint White Russian Punch
Ingredients List
- Vodka
- Coffee liqueur
- Peppermint schnapps
- Half-and-half or cream
- Crushed candy canes
- Peppermint sticks (for garnish)
Peppermint White Russian Punch: A Cozy Christmas Drink with Alcohol
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Vodka
- 2 Cups Coffee Liqueur
- 3 Cups Peppermint Schnapps
- 4 Cups Heavy Cream or Half and Half
- Cool Whip (For Topping)
- 1/2 Cup Crushed Candy Canes (Topping)
- Peppermint Sticks (for Stirring) Optional
Instructions
- In a large 8-quart punch bowl, combine vodka, coffee liqueur, peppermint schnapps, and heavy cream. Stir gently to blend. Top the punch with a generous layer of whipped cream. Sprinkle crushed candy canes over the whipped cream for a festive touch. Serve with a ladle, pouring into glasses. Garnish each glass with a dollop of whipped cream, a sprinkle of crushed candy cane, and a peppermint stick for stirring.
Pineapple Coconut Rum Punch
Ingredients List
- Pineapple juice
- Coconut rum
- Dark rum
- Lime juice
- Simple syrup
- Pineapple chunks
- Cranberries
- Lime slices
Pineapple Coconut Rum Punch
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Pineapple Juice
- 3 Cups Coconut Rum
- 2 Cups Dark Rum
- 1 Cup Lime Juice
- 1/4 Cup Simple Syrup (adjust to your taste)
- 3 Cups Pineapple Chunks
- 1 Cup Cranberries
- 3 Limes. Sliced
Instructions
- In a large 8-quart punch bowl, combine pineapple juice, coconut rum, dark rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir to blend well. Add fresh pineapple chunks, cranberries, and lime slices to the punch. Serve with a ladle, pouring into glasses. Garnish each glass with a few pineapple chunks and a slice of lime for a tropical touch.
Sparkling Holiday Cream Margarita Punch
Ingredients List
- Tequila
- Cream of coconut
- Lime juice
- Heavy cream or half-and-half
- Sparkling water
- Lime slices
- Sugar (for rimming)
Sparkling Holiday Cream Margarita Punch
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Tequila
- 2 Cups Cream of Coconut
- 1 Cups Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream or Half and Half
- 2 Cups Sparkling Water (For Fizz)
- Lime Slices
- Sugar for Rimming Punch Bowl
Instructions
- In a large 8-quart punch bowl, combine tequila, cream of coconut, lime juice, and heavy cream. Stir well to blend until smooth. Add sparkling water just before serving to add a light fizz. Arrange lime slices around the edge of the punch for decoration. Rim the punch bowl and glasses with sugar for a frosty look. Serve with a ladle, pouring into sugared glasses. Garnish each glass with a lime slice for an extra festive touch.
Holiday Moscow Mule Punch
Ingredients List
- Vodka
- Ginger beer
- Cranberry juice
- Lime juice
- Fresh cranberries
- Lime slices
- Fresh ginger (optional for garnish)
Holiday Moscow Mule Punch: A Festive Twist on a Christmas Drink with Alcohol
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Vodka
- 3 Cups Ginger Beer
- 4 Cups Cranberry juice
- 1/2 Cup Lime Juice
- 1 Cup Fresh Cranberries
- 2 Limes, SLiced
Instructions
- In a 192-ounce (6-quart) hammered copper punch bowl, combine vodka, ginger beer, cranberry juice, and lime juice. Stir to mix well. Add fresh cranberries and lime slices as garnish. Serve with a ladle, pouring into copper mugs or glasses. Garnish each mug with a lime slice and a few cranberries for a festive touch.
Irish Coffee Cream Punch
Ingredients List
- Irish cream liqueur
- Coffee liqueur
- Brewed coffee (cooled)
- Heavy cream or half-and-half
- Whipped cream (for topping)
- Cocoa powder (for garnish)
Irish Coffee Cream Punch: A Cozy and Creamy Christmas Drink with Alcohol
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Irish Cream Liqueur
- 2 Cups Coffee Liqueur
- 4 Cups Brewed Coffee (Cooled)
- 2 Cups Heavy Cream or Half and Half
- Whipped Cream (For Topping)
- Cocoa Powder for Garnish
Instructions
- In a large 8-quart punch bowl, combine Irish cream liqueur, coffee liqueur, brewed coffee, and heavy cream. Stir gently to blend. Top the punch with a generous layer of whipped cream, piping it into decorative dollops if desired. Lightly dust the whipped cream with cocoa powder for a festive touch. Serve with a ladle, pouring into glasses. Garnish each glass with a layer of whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.
Winter Sangria Punch
Ingredients List
- Red wine
- Brandy
- Orange juice
- Cranberries
- Oranges
- Apples
- Cinnamon sticks
- Simple syrup
Winter Sangria Punch
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Red Wine
- 2 Cups Brandy
- 4 Cups Orange Juice
- 1 Cup Fresh Cranberries
- 2 Oranges, Sliced
- 2 Apples, Sliced
- 3 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1/4 Cup Simple Syrup (or adjust to taste)
Instructions
- In a large 8-quart punch bowl, combine red wine, brandy, and orange juice. Stir well to blend. Add the cranberries, orange slices, apple slices, and cinnamon sticks to the punch. Sweeten with simple syrup to taste, adjusting as needed. Serve with a ladle, pouring into glasses. Garnish each glass with a slice of orange or apple.
Raspberry Prosecco Cream Punch
Ingredients List
- Prosecco
- Raspberry liqueur
- Heavy cream or half-and-half
- Fresh raspberries
- White chocolate shavings
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
Raspberry Prosecco Cream Punch: A Festive and Creamy Christmas Drink with Alcohol
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Prosecco (Chilled)
- 2 Cups Raspberry Liqueur
- 3 Cups Heavy Cream or Half and Half
- 1 Cup Raspberries, Garnish
- White Chocolate Shavings (Garnish)
- Cool Whip or Whipped Cream (Garnish)
Instructions
- In a large 8-quart punch bowl, combine prosecco, raspberry liqueur, and heavy cream. Stir gently to blend. Top the punch with fresh raspberries and a sprinkle of white chocolate shavings. Serve with a ladle, pouring into glasses. Garnish each glass with a dollop of whipped cream, a couple of raspberries, and a few white chocolate shavings.
Tropical Rum Punch
Ingredients List
- Pineapple juice
- Orange juice
- Coconut rum
- Dark rum
- Lime juice
- Simple syrup
- Strawberries
- Lime slices
- Lemon slices
- Pineapple slices
Tropical Rum Punch for a Crowd
Ingredients
- 8 Cups Pineapple Juice
- 4 Cups Orange Juice
- 2 Cups Coconut Rum
- 2 Cups Dark Rum
- 1 Cup Lime Juice
- 1/4 Cup Simple Syrup
- 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries, Sliced
- 2 Limes, Sliced
- 2 Lemons, Sliced
- 1 Pineapple, Sliced
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl (8 quarts), combine pineapple juice, orange juice, coconut rum, dark rum, lime juice, and simple syrup. Stir well to blend. Add the lime, lemon, pineapple slices, and strawberries to the punch. Serve with a ladle, pouring into glasses. Garnish each glass with extra fruit slices if desired.
Cinnamon Roll White Russian Punch
Ingredients List
- Vodka
- Coffee liqueur
- Heavy cream or half-and-half
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Ground cinnamon (for garnish)
Cinnamon Roll White Russian Punch
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Vodka
- 2 Cups Coffee Liqueur
- 4 Cups Heavy Cream or Half and Half
- Whipped Cream and Ground Cinnamon (Garnishes)
Instructions
- In a large 8-quart punch bowl, combine vodka, coffee liqueur, and heavy cream. Stir gently to create a marbled effect. Top the punch with dollops of whipped cream, swirling it slightly to create a cinnamon roll effect. Sprinkle ground cinnamon over the whipped cream for garnish. Serve with a ladle, pouring into glasses. Garnish each glass with a swirl of whipped cream and a light dusting of cinnamon.
Raspberry Lime Sparkling Punch
Ingredients List
- Vodka
- Sparkling water or club soda
- Raspberry juice or raspberry liqueur
- Fresh raspberries
- Lime slices
- Sugar (for rimming)
Raspberry Lime Sparkling Punch
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Vodka
- 4 Cups Sparkling Water or Club Soda
- 2 Cups Raspberry Liqueur
- 3 Limes, Sliced
- Sugar (For Rimming)
Instructions
- In a large 8-quart punch bowl, combine vodka, sparkling water, and raspberry juice or liqueur. Stir gently to mix. Rim the punch bowl and glasses with sugar for a festive touch. Add fresh raspberries and lime slices to the punch as garnish. Serve with a ladle, pouring into sugared glasses. Garnish each glass with raspberries and a lime slice for extra color.
Non-Alcoholic Holiday DrinksÂ
Orange Creamsicle Sherbet Punch
Ingredients List
- Orange juice
- Vanilla extract
- Orange sherbet
- Club soda or sparkling water
- Orange slices (for garnish)
Orange Creamsicle Sherbet Punch
Ingredients
- 6 Cups Orange Juice
- 1 Tbl Vanilla Extract
- 1 Qt Orange Sherbet
- 4 Cups Club Soda
- Orange Slices (Garnish)
Instructions
- In a large 8-quart punch bowl, combine orange juice and vanilla extract. Stir to blend. Add scoops of orange sherbet on top of the juice mixture, allowing them to float and partially melt for a frothy texture. Pour in club soda or sparkling water gently to add a bit of fizz. Garnish with fresh orange slices around the edges of the punch. Serve with a ladle, pouring into glasses. Add a small scoop of sherbet and a slice of orange to each glass for a festive touch.
Kiwi Strawberry Sparkling Punch
Ingredients List
- Sparkling water or club soda
- Strawberry juice or strawberry puree
- Fresh strawberries
- Fresh kiwi
Kiwi Strawberry Sparkling Punch
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Sparkling Water or CLub Soda
- 3 Cups Strawberry Puree
- 1 Cup Fresh Strawberries, Sliced
- 4 Kiwis, Sliced
Instructions
- In a large 8-quart punch bowl, combine sparkling water and strawberry juice or puree. Stir gently to blend. Add fresh kiwi and strawberry slices to the punch for garnish. Serve with a ladle, pouring into glasses. Garnish each glass with a slice of kiwi and a strawberry for extra color.
Citrus Mint Snow Punch
Ingredients ListÂ
- Lemonade
- Orange juice
- Sparkling water or lemon-lime soda
- Freshly squeezed lime juice
- Crushed ice
- Lemon, lime, and orange slices
- Fresh mint sprigs
Frosty Citrus Mint Snow Punch | Refreshing Winter Drink
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Chilled Lemonade
- 2 Cups Chilled Orange Juice
- 2 Cups Sparkling Water or Lemon Lime Soda
- 1 Cup Lime Juice
- 1 Cup Crushed Ice (Garnish)
- Fresh Mint (Garnish)
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl, combine lemonade, orange juice, sparkling water (or soda), and lime juice. Stir well. Top with a generous layer of crushed ice to create a snowy effect. Arrange lemon, lime, and orange slices on the surface of the punch, along with fresh mint sprigs for garnish. Place a large wooden ladle in the bowl for serving, and fill individual glasses with punch. Garnish each glass with a citrus slice and a mint sprig.
Lemon Blackberry Sherbet Punch
Ingredients List Â
- Lemonade
- Blackberry juice or blackberry-flavored drink mix
- Lemon sherbet
- Fresh blackberries
- Lemon slices
Lemon Blackberry Sherbet Punch | Festive and Refreshing
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Chilled Lemonade
- 3 Cups Blackberry juice or blackberry-flavored drink mix (chilled)
- 1 Pint Lemon Sherbet
- 1 Cup Blackberries (Garnish)
- Lemon Slices (Garnish)
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl, combine the chilled lemonade and blackberry juice. Stir gently. Add large scoops of lemon sherbet on top of the punch, allowing them to float and create a marbled effect as they melt. Garnish with fresh blackberries and lemon slices arranged on the surface of the punch. Serve in glasses, with each glass optionally garnished with a blackberry and a lemon slice
Cherry Limeade Punch
Ingredients List Â
- Cherry juice or cherry-flavored soda
- Lime juice
- Crushed ice
- Maraschino cherries (with stems)
- Fresh lime slices
- Sugar (for rimming the bowl)
Festive Cherry Limeade Punch | Holiday Drink
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Cherry Juice or Cherry Flavored Soda
- 1 Cup Chilled Lime Juice
- 1 or More Cups Crushed Ice
- 1 Cup Maraschino Cherries (With or Without Stems)
- Fresh Lime Slices, Garnish
- Sugar (Garnish)
Instructions
- Rim the edge of the punch bowl with a light coating of water or lime juice, then dip it into sugar to create a snowy effect. In the punch bowl, combine the chilled cherry juice (or soda) and lime juice. Stir gently. Add a generous layer of crushed ice on top to keep the punch cold and enhance the frosty appearance. Garnish with plenty of maraschino cherries and lime slices across the surface for a vibrant, holiday-themed presentation. Serve in glasses, each optionally garnished with a cherry and lime slice.
With this collection of festive Christmas punches, you’ll have something for every guest at your holiday gatherings. Whether you’re looking for rich, creamy drinks to warm up chilly nights or refreshing, fruity options to add a burst of color to your table, these recipes cover all the bases.
Each punch is designed to be simple, eye-catching, and perfect for serving a crowd, so you can spend less time mixing drinks and more time enjoying the season with friends and family. Cheers to making this holiday season unforgettable with delicious, crowd-pleasing drinks that everyone will love!
