What better way to celebrate on Christmas morning than with this alcoholic Christmas morning punch? Bubbly ginger ale and sparkling wine pair with peach, orange, and mint flavors in this festive holiday drink--much like a mimosa but with some yummy, fruity additions.
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Why an alcoholic beverage with brunch you ask? A mimosa (orange juice spiked with champagne) has become a popular brunch drink to continue the celebration from the night prior. It's a crowd favorite (just like my Shirley Temple party punch)!
📜Brief History
In 1961, the mimosa was apparently popularized by the royals. It eventually spread to New York by the Europeans and in 1968, was introduced at a Sunday brunch at the Shanty Pub in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey.
Morning drinking has actually been around for hundreds of years but this seems to be when and where the trend of orange juice and bubbly in the a.m. started. Within a few years, it started to become a brunch staple across the country.
🥘Ingredients
This recipe makes 4 servings but you can easily scale it up depending on the size of your gathering.
- canned sliced peaches in light syrup
- canned peach syrup - from the can of sliced peaches
- orange juice
- ginger ale - chilled
- dry sparkling wine - Prosecco, cava or champagne - chilled
- navel orange - thinly sliced
- fresh mint leaves - to garnish
*Check ingredient amounts in recipe card.
Chef's Note: The frozen peaches act as ice cubes without watering down the punch! So there is a little tip for a punch that stays flavorful. Another flavorful, peach drink you might like is my iced peach green tea.
🍽Tools
To make this recipe you will need:
- a punch bowl or dispenser
- a baking sheet to freeze the peaches on
- something to stir the drink with such as a wooden spoon
🔪How to Make it
With a little preparation beforehand, this punch recipe comes together quickly and is certain to please a crowd. This fruity cocktail is a perfect, light addition to your Christmas morning breakfast or brunch with your adult guests.
- Remove 1 cup of peach slices from the can/jar. Reserve 1 cup of the peach syrup.
- Place the peaches spaced apart on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer until the peaches are solid.
- Add the frozen peach slices, peach syrup and orange juice to a pitcher or punch bowl.
- Slowly pour the ginger ale in and then the sparkling wine. Give it a gentle mix.
- Add the orange slices and fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately!
💭Make Ahead Tips
You will need to ensure that your sparkling wine and ginger ale are chilled. This can all be prepped the night before or within an hour of serving.
You will also need to freeze your peach slices beforehand. They can be frozen the night before or even longer in advance (up to 6 months). If you choose to freeze them ahead, you can freeze them on the baking sheet first and then transfer them to a freezer bag and back into the freezer. This stops them from sticking together.
Once these steps are taken, the recipe comes together beautifully in a pitcher or punch bowl for a fun and festive treat that is best served immediately.
🍑Speaking of freezing peaches, I have an easy and delicious recipe for peach freezer jam!
👪Serving Suggestions
You can also easily scale up the recipe depending on the gathering size. Double, triple or even quadruple the recipe if using a punch bowl for a larger number of guests, or hold it in a basic pitcher for a small gathering.
For guests that prefer to avoid alcohol, you can always prepare a second alternative, labeled pitcher with an increased ginger ale content and minus the champagne. This is also a great solution for kids that want to drink what the grown-ups are drinking.
Try adding some frozen cranberries to the glass as a garnish. They will enhance the festive quality of the punch with their deep red frosty hue.
This recipe is delicious alongside just about any breakfast food, whether you want to get fancy or keep it simple with pancakes, bacon, and eggs.
🌡️Storage
The prepared punch can be refrigerated for up to 3 to 5 days. Keep in mind that it will lose much of its carbonation by then.
❓FAQ
Once the fizzy has been poured into the punch bowl, it will start to lose its carbonation after 2 to 3 hours.
It is best to pour the carbonated liquids into the punch right before serving it to your guests so that it lasts for at least a couple of hours while serving.
Adding frozen fruit instead of ice cubes will help keep the punch chilled without watering it down.
Did this holiday punch brighten your breakfast spread? Let me know what you thought of it in the comments and remember to drink responsibly!
📋Recipe
Christmas Morning Punch
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned sliced peaches - in light syrup
- 1 cup canned peach syrup
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 can ginger ale - 12 ounces - chilled
- 1 bottle dry sparkling wine - 25 ounces - Prosecco, cava or champagne - chilled
- 1 orange - thinly sliced
- fresh mint leaves - to garnish
Instructions
- Remove 1 cup of peach slices from the can/jar. Reserve 1 cup of the peach syrup.
- Place the peaches spaced apart on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer until the peaches are solid.
- Add the frozen peach slices, peach syrup and orange juice to a pitcher or punch bowl.
- Slowly pour the ginger ale in and then the sparkling wine. Give it a gentle mix.
- Add the orange slices and fresh mint leaves.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
- You can easily scale up this recipe depending on the size of your gathering.
- The frozen peaches act as ice cubes without watering down the punch. They can be frozen well ahead of time (up to 6 months). If you choose to freeze them ahead, you can freeze them on the baking sheet first and then transfer them to a freezer bag and back into the freezer, so that they don't stick together.
- The prepared punch can be refrigerated for up to 3 to 5 days. Keep in mind that it will lose much of its carbonation by then.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
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