Description
Candy Cane Christmas Punch is a festive and refreshing holiday beverage that combines cranberry juice, lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, and peppermint ice cream to create a bubbly, frothy drink perfect for celebrations. Garnished with crushed candy canes and mini candy canes, it offers a sweet peppermint flavor with a beautiful holiday presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 4 cups cranberry juice (chilled)
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda (chilled)
- 1 cup pineapple juice (chilled)
Flavorings and Garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
- 2 cups peppermint ice cream or peppermint sherbet
- Crushed candy canes for garnish
- Whole mini candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Combine Juices and Soda: In a large punch bowl, pour in the chilled cranberry juice, lemon-lime soda, and pineapple juice. Stir gently to mix the liquids evenly.
- Add Peppermint Extract: If using, stir in 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract to boost the minty flavor of the punch.
- Add Peppermint Ice Cream or Sherbet: Just before serving, add scoops of peppermint ice cream or sherbet to the punch bowl. This will create a frothy, creamy top layer as it starts to melt into the drink.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the punch using crushed candy canes around the rim of the cups or float whole mini candy canes in the punch bowl for a festive holiday look. Serve immediately while the punch is cold and bubbly.
Notes
- For an adult-friendly version, add 1 cup of peppermint schnapps or vodka.
- To make this recipe dairy-free, substitute peppermint ice cream with a non-dairy peppermint-flavored sorbet.
- Best served immediately after mixing to maintain the perfect frothy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
