Candy Cane Christmas Punch 🎅✨

Servings: 10-12
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
– 4 cups cranberry juice
– 2 cups pineapple juice
– 2 cups ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda for extra fizz)
– 1/2 cup peppermint syrup (or candy cane-flavored syrup)
– 1 cup orange juice
– 1/2 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed for the best flavor)
– 6-8 small candy canes (for garnish and extra peppermint flavor)
– Crushed ice (for serving)
– Fresh cranberries, orange slices, and mint (optional garnish)
Optional Add-Ons:
– 1 cup vodka or white rum (for an adult version)
– Peppermint sticks or candy canes to crush and rim the glasses
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Base:
In a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine the cranberry juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lime juice. Stir well to mix all the juices together.
2. Add Peppermint Syrup:
Stir in the peppermint syrup (or candy cane syrup). This will add a subtle minty freshness to your punch that echoes the holiday spirit of candy canes!
3. Add the Fizz:
Right before serving, pour in the ginger ale (or lemon-lime soda) to give the punch a fizzy, festive sparkle.
4. Garnish and Decorate:
Add crushed ice to each glass before serving. Garnish the punch with candy canes hanging off the side of the glasses for a decorative touch. You can also add fresh cranberries, orange slices, and mint leaves to the punch bowl for extra color and flavor.
5. Serve and Enjoy!
If you’d like, crush some candy canes and rim your glasses with them for a sweet, pepperminty edge. Simply dip the rims of the glasses in water or juice, then press them into crushed candy cane pieces.
Serve cold and enjoy this cheerful holiday punch!
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: | Total Time: | Servings: 10-12