Thanksgiving is over however the holidays are nonetheless right here, child! We’re nearly midway by way of December already and it’s time so as to add a enjoyable, festive cocktail to your menu for any/all holidays you’ll be celebrating this month (together with my birthday, in fact).

My favourite naughty & good vacation punch is brilliant, bubbly and so fairly poured into cocktail glasses. It’s full of tremendous easy components AKA no loopy bitters or syrups however has the right quantity of sweetness and taste.

Make an enormous batch for Christmas, your organization vacation occasion, a vacation brunch, or New 12 months’s Eve, and get the occasion began!

Components in one of the best vacation punch

This straightforward Christmas punch recipe has simply 5 core components. The result’s gentle, contemporary and so scrumptious. Right here’s what you’ll want:

• Cranberry juice: the bottom of the punch is made with cranberry juice (not cranberry juice cocktail) which supplies it loads of sweetness and a festive purple shade. Many vacation punch recipes name for just a few completely different juices like orange juice, pineapple juice, and many others. however I really like the simplicity of sticking with cranberry juice.
• Prosecco: bubbles, please! You’ll add a bottle of prosecco to offer the punch its sparkle and extra taste.
• Vodka: for somewhat further “naughty” on this naughty & good punch! I’m not an enormous fan of cocktails with darker liquors like whiskey or brandy — the vodka retains this one gentle and refreshing.
• Onerous seltzer: I added further bubbles and taste by mixing in onerous seltzer as nicely! A variety of recipes name for ginger ale, Sprite, or a special kind of lemon-lime soda, however I just like the combo of prosecco and a tough seltzer. You possibly can, in fact, use non-alcoholic seltzer as nicely.
• Lime juice: you’ll wish to juice a full lime into the punch for somewhat tartness.
• Fruit: I really like including frozen or contemporary cranberries and orange slices to the bowl for garnish.
• For serving: what’s a vacation punch with out fairly glasses? Use lime wedges to coat the rim, then add granulated sugar and contemporary rosemary sprigs to every glass.

Customise your punch

There are many methods to customise this enjoyable vacation punch relying in your (and your company) preferences:

• Select your juice. I believe a pomegranate cranberry juice would even be scrumptious on this punch. A daily juice model like Ocean Spray is ideal.
• Decide a seltzer. I used Spindrift Spiked Seltzer within the pineapple taste, however be happy to make use of any taste of onerous seltzer that you simply like. Lime, pineapple, or a berry taste can be nice.
• Add extra “occasion.” Be at liberty to make use of as much as 1 cup of vodka, or scale back it to 1/2 cup relying on how robust you need the punch.

Can I make it a mocktail?

Completely! Be at liberty to omit the vodka and swap the prosecco on your favourite non-alcoholic seltzer.

Excellent vacation punch in 3 easy steps

1. Combine up the punch. Add the entire components (besides the garnishes) to a big punch bowl or massive drink dispenser and blend nicely to mix.
2. Prep your glasses. Rim your serving glasses with a lime wedge in order that they’re coated, then dip them in sugar to completely coat.
3. Pour & serve. Add ice cubes to every glass if wanted, and ladle within the punch. Garnish every glass with a contemporary rosemary sprig and serve!

Ought to I add ice?

As a substitute of including ice, I like to recommend chilling the entire components forward of time in order that the ice doesn’t water down the punch because it melts. The frozen cranberries may also assist to maintain the punch chilly! In case you’re in a pinch, be happy so as to add some ice to the punch bowl.

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Retailer the vacation punch for later

In case you occur to have some punch left over, you’ll be able to retailer it proper within the fridge. Merely pour it into hermetic jars or containers for as much as 3 days.

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I hope you’re keen on this enjoyable naughty & good vacation punch! In case you make it you should definitely depart a remark and a score so I understand how you preferred it. Take pleasure in, xo!

Monique’s Naughty & Good Vacation Punch

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Complete Time 15 minutes minutes

ServesServes 8 servings

My favourite naughty & good vacation punch made with cranberry juice, bubbly prosecco and seltzer, vodka and contemporary lime juice. This straightforward glowing vacation punch is the right cocktail for Christmas events and New 12 months’s Eve! Take pleasure in it in sugar-rimmed glasses for a enjoyable, fancy twist.

Components

• 6 cups cranberry juice or pomegranate cranberry juice (not cranberry juice cocktail), chilled
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle Prosecco, chilled
• ¾ cup vodka, chilled*
• 3 (12 oz) cans onerous seltzer (I used Spindrift Spiked Seltzer pineapple taste) chilled*
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 cups frozen cranberries
• 1-2 oranges, thinly sliced
• For serving:
• 1-2 limes, to coat the rim
• Granulated sugar for coating rim
• Contemporary rosemary sprigs, for serving

Directions

• Mix all components in a big punch bowl and stir collectively till nicely mixed. Be at liberty so as to add ice if it is advisable, however we suggest having all components chilled beforehand. The frozen cranberries may also assist to maintain the punch chilly.

• Rim serving glasses with lime after which dip into sugar to completely coat. Add ice if desired and ladle punch into glasses. Take pleasure in! Serves 8-12.

Recipe Notes

*Be at liberty to make use of a special onerous seltzer taste of your alternative.
Use one thing like Ocean Spray for the cranberry juice.
If you would like a stronger drink, be happy so as to add as much as 1 cup vodka. If you would like a much less robust drink, be happy to make use of ½ cup vodka.