There’s no better way to liven up a holiday party than with a big pitcher of punch. A lot of recipes use Kool-Aid, liters of soda, and even ice cream to build their cocktails for sweetness. But, if you’re like us, sometimes you just want a glass of punch—and not a punch of sugar.
This Christmas punch forgoes all the added sugar and instead derives its natural sweetness from apple cider. Add some spice from ginger beer and tartness from unsweetened cranberry juice, and you have a sophisticated, festive punch for your next Christmas party.
You can also make this punch ahead of time by combining the non-carbonated liquid up to 3 days in advance, then adding in the bubbles and fruit right before serving.
Ice
apple cider
(750-ml) bottle Prosecco
(12-oz.) can ginger beer
(12 oz.) unsweetened cranberry juice
(12 oz.) vodka
apple, any kind, sliced into rounds
blood orange, sliced into rounds
fresh cranberries, plus more for serving
Cinnamon sticks, for serving
Gabby Romero is Delish’s editorial assistant, where she writes stories about the latest TikTok trends, develops recipes, and answers any and all of your cooking-related questions. She loves eating spicy food, collecting cookbooks, and adding a mountain of Parmesan to any dish she can.
