Sparkling Holiday Punch (Non-Alcoholic)
My sparkling non-alcoholic holiday punch is made with 4 wholesome ingredients: pure pomegranate juice, fresh oranges, sparkling mineral water, and honey. No soft drinks needed! I love having a fizzy drink on our holiday table, especially one that tastes so refreshing. I hope this punch finds a special place on your holiday menu, whether it’s for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter!
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This punch looks beautiful in a pitcher or punch bowl when you add slices of fresh orange. It takes it to another level, not to mention it adds even more flavor. This punch will make any holiday table look festive!
Inspiration Behind My Non Alcoholic Holiday Punch Recipe
With the holidays just around the corner, I wanted to create a fun punch without alcohol that would be perfect to serve with any holiday meal.
Growing up, my mom would always serve sparkling apple or grape juice with our holiday meals. It was the few times of year we would get a bottle, and I looked forward to it!
So now that I make holiday meals for my husband and I, I wanted to create my own version of a bubbly holiday drink. I wanted it to be wholesome and easy to make.
I chose fresh oranges and pure pomegranate juice as my winter fruit base, added sparkling mineral water instead of a soft drink to eliminate excess sugar, and sweetened it with honey. It’s a delicious recipe that I can’t wait for you to try!
What is Holiday Punch (AKA Christmas Punch)?
Christmas punch or holiday punch can be many things. For mine it’s a sparkling winter fruit flavored drink that goes perfectly with any holiday meal.
Why We Love this Sparkling Holiday Punch and So Will You
- Fresh Fruit Juices: Contains delicious fresh, flavors of pomegranate and orange.
- No Alcohol: It contains no alcohol, just juice and sparkling water!
- Simple Ingredients: Only uses 4 ingredients for simplicity.
- Takes Only 5 Minutes: You can make this punch in 5 minutes or less.
- No Soft Drinks: The sparkling mineral water adds the perfect fizz without adding sugar.
- Wholesome Ingredients: It’s a wholesome alternative to other holiday drinks.
- Naturally Sweetened: It’s sweetened with raw honey, no processed sugar!
Tips for Making My Sparkling Punch Recipe
- Use 100% pomegranate juice with zero added sugar. You don’t want to have any additives.
- Choose large oranges so you get the most juice out of them.
- Don’t skip the fresh oranges, they taste much better than store-bought orange juice.
- Don’t over mix the punch after adding sparkling water. It will reduce the carbonation.
- Serve this punch right away so the fizz from the sparkling water is fresh and bubbly.
Ingredients You’ll Need (with notes and substitutions)
Note: Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post for measurements.
- navel oranges: use large oranges, I like to get organic for the best flavor
- pomegranate juice: use 100% pure pomegranate juice with no sugar added
- sparkling mineral water: I like to use S. Pellegrino in the glass bottle
- raw honey: unfiltered, raw honey is best but you can use granulated cane sugar if desired
Helpful Kitchen Tools for this Recipe
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- 4 QT glass bowl for a punch bowl or a Glass pitcher
- Bamboo ladle
- Cutting board
- Pairing knife
- Fine mesh strainer
How to Make Non Alcoholic Holiday Punch
Note: Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post for the full written recipe.
Rinse and pat oranges dry with kitchen towel. Cut each orange in half and squeeze juice into a fine mesh strainer over a punch bowl or pitcher.
Repeat until all oranges are juiced. Press pulp into strainer to get as much juice out as possible. Discard pulp. You should have 1 1/2 cups of orange juice.
Add pomegranate juice and honey to punch bowl or pitcher. Stir until honey is completely dissolved.
OPTIONAL: You can continue the recipe or refrigerate punch mixture for up to 2 days before adding sparkling water.
Right before serving, add sparkling water to punch bowl or pitcher. Stir just until combined.
Add a few slices of orange to the pitcher if desired. Best when served right away with ice. Enjoy!
Video Tutorial
How to Make Sparkling Punch Ahead
To make this punch up to 2 days ahead of time, mix everything in the punch bowl besides the sparkling water. When you’re ready to serve, add sparkling water and enjoy!
Storage Instructions
Store punch in the refrigerator, covered or uncovered, for 3 to 4 days. After the first day, the fizz from the sparkling water will go away, but it still tastes good!
Our Favorite Way to Serve this Delicious Holiday Punch
My husband and I love enjoying this punch in a glass with ice, topped with a fresh orange slice. The fresh orange gives it an extra pop of freshness. It’s so good!
What to Serve with Non Alcoholic Christmas Punch
Since holiday is in the name, you’re probably serving this punch for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and maybe even Easter. Here are a few of our favorite holiday side dishes to serve alongside this punch:
- Sourdough Cheesy Corn Casserole (made from scratch!)
- Savory Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Honey Sourdough Cornbread (better than store-bought mix!)
- Sourdough Garlic Knots (Better Than Frozen Store Brands)
- Sourdough Steakhouse Rolls (Inspired by Texas Roadhouse!)
- Old-Fashioned Baked Mac and Cheese
- Old Fashioned Mashed Potatoes Recipe From Scratch
- Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole From Scratch
Frequently Asked Questions
In my opinion, yes! It uses only 4 wholesome ingredients: raw honey, pure pomegranate juice, fresh oranges, and sparkling mineral water.
I’ve not tried it, but you’re more than welcome to. You may need to add a little extra honey since cranberries are more tart than pomegranates.
You can use whatever brand you can find. Just ensure it’s 100% pure pomegranate juice and plain sparkling water.
Yes! Especially since it’s non alcoholic. Not to mention it has no processed sugars and it’s full of delicious fruit juice!
More Non Alcoholic Holiday Drink Recipes To Try
If you’re looking for more holiday drinks without alcohol, try a few of these:
- Nonalcoholic Mint Julep Punch (made from scratch)
- Southern Fruit Tea From Scratch
- Slow Cooker Apple Cider From Scratch
- Spiced Hot Chocolate From Scratch
- Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate From Scratch
- Fresh Mint Iced Coffee From Scratch
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Recipe
Sparkling Holiday Punch (Non-Alcoholic)
Ingredients
- 4 large navel oranges (organic is best)
- 3 cups (24 oz) pomegranate juice (pure unsweetened, I like POM Wonderful or RW Knudsen)
- 3 cups (24 oz) sparkling mineral water (like S. Pellegrino)
- 1/4 cup raw honey
Instructions
- Rinse and pat oranges dry with kitchen towel. Cut each orange in half and squeeze juice into a fine mesh strainer over a punch bowl or pitcher.
- Repeat until all oranges are juiced. Press pulp into strainer to get as much juice out as possible. Discard pulp. You should have 1 1/2 cups of orange juice.
- Add pomegranate juice and honey to punch bowl or pitcher. Stir until honey is completely dissolved.
- OPTIONAL: You can continue the recipe or refrigerate punch mixture for up to 2 days before adding sparkling water.
- Right before serving, add sparkling water to punch bowl or pitcher. Stir just until combined.
- Add a few slices of orange to the pitcher if desired. Best when served right away with ice. Enjoy!
Video
Very delicious and refreshing!!
This punch was a hit at Christmas supper with the family.
Much healthier version of those store bought sparkling juice!
Great for all the holidays and summer meals. Plus anytime for a refreshing beverage.
Thanks for a wonderful recipe!!
I’m so happy to hear how much you enjoyed this holiday punch!! It really is the perfect beverage for the holidays😊 Thank you for your 5 star review!
Delicious recipe!! Wonderful flavor and it was enjoyed by everyone.
Definitely will be making this again!
Thank you so much for the 5 star review!! I’m so glad to hear that!