Christmas Punch Festive Drink (Printer-Friendly Version)

A sparkling blend of apple cider, cranberry, ginger beer, and citrus garnishes for holiday gatherings.

# Required Ingredients:

→ Liquids

01 - 960 ml apple cider
02 - 750 ml Prosecco
03 - 355 ml ginger beer
04 - 355 ml unsweetened cranberry juice
05 - 355 ml vodka

→ Fruits and Garnishes

06 - 1 apple, sliced into rounds
07 - 1 blood orange, sliced into rounds
08 - 120 g fresh cranberries, plus extra for serving
09 - Cinnamon sticks for serving

→ Other

10 - Ice as needed to fill the pitcher

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Fill a large pitcher completely with ice to chill. Pour in apple cider, Prosecco, ginger beer, cranberry juice, and vodka. Stir gently to combine.
02 - Incorporate the apple slices, blood orange rounds, and fresh cranberries into the punch. Stir gently to distribute evenly.
03 - Pour punch into individual glasses. Garnish each with a few cranberries and a cinnamon stick to enhance aroma and presentation.
04 - Mix apple cider, cranberry juice, and vodka up to three days before serving. Refrigerate. Before serving, add ice, ginger beer, Prosecco, and fruit, then stir.

# Handy Cooking Tips:

01 - Using plenty of ice maintains chill without diluting the punch rapidly.
02 - Substitute regular oranges for blood oranges if unavailable.
03 - Pear slices can be added as an alternative garnish.