Description
A festive and refreshing Pineapple Cranberry Christmas Drink perfect for holiday gatherings! This vibrant mocktail combines sweet pineapple, tart cranberry, and a hint of ginger ale for a crowd-pleasing beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups pineapple juice, chilled
- 4 cups cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
- 1 cup ginger ale, chilled
- 1/2 cup orange juice, chilled
- 1/4 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup grenadine syrup
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, for garnish
- 1/2 cup pineapple chunks, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
- Rosemary sprigs, for garnish (optional)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine Juices: In a large pitcher or punch bowl, pour in the chilled pineapple juice, cranberry juice cocktail, ginger ale, orange juice, lime juice, and grenadine syrup.
- Stir Gently: Gently stir all the ingredients together until well combined, being careful not to lose the fizz from the ginger ale.
- Refrigerate: Cover the pitcher or punch bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and place it in the refrigerator.
- Chill Time: Let the drink chill for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Cranberry Prep: Rinse the fresh cranberries under cold water. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Pineapple Prep: Cut the pineapple chunks into bite-sized pieces. If you’re using canned pineapple, make sure to drain it well.
- Lime Wedges: Cut the lime into wedges. You’ll need enough wedges to garnish each glass.
- Rosemary Sprigs: Rinse the rosemary sprigs under cold water and pat them dry.
- Ice It Up: Fill each glass with ice cubes.
- Pour the Drink: Pour the chilled Pineapple Cranberry Christmas Drink into each glass, leaving a little room at the top for the garnishes.
- Garnish Extravaganza: Garnish each glass with fresh cranberries, pineapple chunks, lime wedges, and rosemary sprigs. You can thread the cranberries and pineapple chunks onto a cocktail skewer for a more elegant presentation.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the drinks immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Make it Bubbly: Add a splash of club soda or sparkling water right before serving for extra fizz.
- Spice it Up: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm, festive flavor.
- Make it Boozy (Optional): Add a shot of vodka, rum, or tequila to each glass for an adult version.
- Sweetness Adjustment: Add simple syrup or honey to taste for a sweeter drink, or more lime juice for a tarter drink.
- Garnish Ideas: Use orange slices, star anise, or edible glitter for a festive touch.
- Make it Ahead: Make the drink base a day or two in advance and store it in the refrigerator. Add the ginger ale right before serving.
- Presentation Matters: Use festive glasses or mugs and rim the glasses with sugar or salt.
- Kid-Friendly: Omit the alcohol and use kid-friendly garnishes.
- Large Batch: Double or triple the recipe to serve a larger crowd.
- Seasonal Variations: Add fresh berries in the summer or apple cider/pear juice in the fall.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes