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    In the Kitch » Recipes » Drinks

    Updated: Oct 10, 2024 · Published: Dec 15, 2021 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Christmas Morning Punch

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    Christmas punch in a pitcher and champagne glass with Christmas decorations.

    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.

    2 champagne glasses with Christmas punch, decorated with wooden snowflakes.
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    • 🎄 A Joyous Start to Your Holiday Celebration
    • 🍑 Ingredients
    • 🥄 How to Make Christmas Morning Punch
    • 💭 Make Ahead Tips
    • 👪 Serving Suggestions
    • 🌡️ Storage
    • ❓ Christmas Morning Punch FAQs
    • 🎁 More Festive Holiday Recipes to Try
    • 📋Recipe

    🎄 A Joyous Start to Your Holiday Celebration

    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 is a tradition in some cultures and families, though it might seem unusual to others.

    Besides that, Christmas Day is a rare opportunity to relax and enjoy a day off and this Christmas punch is a crowd favorite (just like my Shirley Temple party punch)!

    This festive Brandy Alexander drink and skillet mulled wine are also great for serving on Christmas day.

    🍑 Ingredients

    The base recipe makes 4 servings but you can easily scale it up in the recipe card depending on the size of your gathering.

    • canned sliced peaches - the kind that are canned in a light syrup
    • canned peach syrup - from the can of sliced peaches
    • orange juice - pulp or no pulp, whatever you like (my preference for this recipe is no pulp)
    • ginger ale - chilled
    • dry sparkling wine - Prosecco, cava or champagne - chilled
    • navel orange - thinly sliced
    • fresh mint leaves - to garnish (optional)

    *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.

    🥄 How to Make Christmas Morning Punch

    Champagne pouring into a large glass pitcher with orange juice.

    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.

    1. Remove 1 cup of peach slices from the can/jar. Reserve 1 cup of the peach syrup.
    2. Place the peaches spaced apart on a wax paper lined baking sheet. Transfer to the freezer until the peaches are solid.
    3. Add the frozen peach slices, peach syrup and orange juice to a pitcher or punch bowl.
    4. Slowly pour the ginger ale in and then the sparkling wine. Give it a gentle mix.
    5. Add the orange slices and fresh mint leaves.
    6. Serve immediately!
    A large glass pitcher with Christmas punch and stirring stick.

    💭 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.

    ❓ Christmas Morning Punch FAQs

    How long does punch stay carbonated?

    Once the fizzy has been poured into the punch bowl, it will start to lose its carbonation after 2 to 3 hours.

    How do you keep punch carbonated?

    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.

    How do you keep a punch cold at a party?

    Adding frozen fruit instead of ice cubes will help keep the punch chilled without watering it down.

    Christmas punch in 2 champagne glasses, with a wooden snowflake on each glass, a pitcher in the background.

    🎁 More Festive Holiday Recipes to Try

    • Coffee cake loaf with Christmas decorations.
      Christmas Coffee Cake
    • Cranberry white chocolate cake pops sprinkled with cinnamon in decorative jar.
      Cranberry White Chocolate Cake Pops
    • Roasted beets and turnips in wooden serving bowl.
      Christmas Side Dish: Roasted Beet & Turnip Duo
    • Mini caprese skewer on small white plate with balsamic drizzle.
      New Year's Eve Appetizer: Mini Caprese Skewers

    Did this holiday punch brighten your breakfast spread? If you tried this 🎄🥂 Christmas Morning Punch Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. And please share the recipe!

    📋Recipe

    Christmas punch in champagne glasses with wooden snowflake decorations.

    Christmas Morning Punch

    Joss Dyckson
    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.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Freezing Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine American, French
    Servings 4
    Calories 210 kcal

    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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 27mgPotassium: 388mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 410IUVitamin C: 37mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg

    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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