For quick and simple Christmas punch recipes, the following 6 holiday spirits are sure to be big hits for years to come. Choice of alcohol or alcohol-free drinks

Planning a Christmas party or get-together? As the busy holiday season approaches, planning and preparing a Christmas dinner or party can be a stressful time for adults.

The following Christmas punch recipes are guaranteed to be party favorites with family, friends and loved ones. For a special touch, garnish drinks with a special festive touch, add Holiday Cheer Ice Cubes, recipe below. The following beverage recipes offer two choices; alcohol, or alcohol-free.

• Christmas Cheer Beverages with Alcohol:

These 3 beverages include alcohol and pack quite the holiday punch!

Holiday Cheer Mimosa

This simple drink recipe requires only two ingredients and takes just minutes to prepare. Perfect for a romantic touch

Ingredients:

• Champagne, chilled
• Cranberry juice cocktail, chilled (orange juice can be substituted)

Directions:

1. Fill chilled champagne flutes half-way with cranberry juice cocktail.
2. Fill to top of glass with champagne.
3. Stir gently and serve.

Christmas Cranberry Cheer

Ingredients:

• 64-ounce cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
• 1 bottle red wine, chilled
• 1/3 cup bottled sweetened lime juice
• 1 liter bottle lemon-lime soda

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a large punch bowl.
2. Add Holiday Cheer Ice Cubes Splash, recipe below.
3. Serve.

Christmas Cranberry Punch

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Vodka
• 4 cups cranberry juice
• 1 1/2 cups lime juice
• 2 cups water
• 3 tbsp. sugar

Directions:

1. Combine ingredients in a large and festive punch bowl.
2. Serve with Holiday Cheer Ice Cubes Splash, recipe below.

• Alcohol-Free Christmas Cheer Punch:

Alcohol-Free Christmas Citrus Punch

This fruity punch is another quick and easy recipe that looks as wonderful as it tastes.

Ingredients:

• 32-ounce bottle cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
• 46-ounce can unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
• 2 cups orange juice, chilled
• 2/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup sugar
• Large bottle 7-Up or other lemon-lime soda, chilled

Directions:

1. Combine first 5 ingredients.
2. Add soda and stir.
3. Serve in decorative punch bowl.
4. Garnish with Holiday Cheer Ice Cubes Splash.

Christmas Cheer Punch

Ingredients:

• 3 ounce package cherry gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 6-ounce can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 3 cups cold water
• 1 quart cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
• 12 ounce bottle 7-Up or similar lemon-lime soda, chilled

Directions:

1. Dissolve gelatin in boiling water.
2. Add lemonade.
3. Add cold water and cranberry juice cocktail.
4. Add soda and stir.
5. Pour punch into festive punch bowl.
6. Add 2 trays of Holiday Cheer Ice Cubes Splash, recipe below.
7. Serve.

Christmas Cooler for Kids Punch

This recipe is sure to be a big hit with the kids. Don’t serve until ready to drink.

Ingredients:

• 20 ounces frozen strawberries, unsweetened
• 46-ounce can pineapple juice
• Lime, orange or pineapple sherbet
• Peppermint Sticks

Directions:

1. Place frozen strawberries in blender and puree.
2. In punch bowl, add strawberry puree and pineapple juice.
3. Pour into punch glasses.
4. Top with a spoonful of sherbet.
5. Add peppermint stick in each glass for stir-stick and additional flair.

Holiday Cheer Ice Cubes Splash

No more ho-hum ice cubes for these party drinks. To add that special holiday touch, include Holiday Cheer Ice Cubes Splash in the drinks listed below.

Ingredients:

• Oranges
• Pineapple slices
• Strawberries
• Maraschino Cherries, whole
• Cranberry juice cocktail

Directions:

1. Slice citrus fruit into small pieces.
2. Place fruit in bottom of individual ice cube tray compartments.
3. Cover fruit pieces with cranberry juice cocktail.
4. Freeze until solid.
5. Drop in individual glasses, fruits or punch bowls.

Add Holiday Cheer Ice Cubes Splash to beverages for a festive addition to holiday drinks.

These 6 delicious and simple festive punch recipes are guaranteed to be party favorites for many years to come.

As always, please drink responsibly!

Cheers!

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