Jingle Juice

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Jingle Juice with ginger beer is a fizzy Christmas punch made with vodka, cranberry-pomegranate juice drink, and thawed limeade concentrate. It takes 10 minutes to prepare and makes about 28 cups-enough for 28 one-cup servings. Mix the base ahead, add the ginger beer just before serving, and ladle the punch into glasses filled with ice.

The cranberry-pomegranate blend gives this punch its tart-sweet flavor, limeade brings the citrus, and ginger beer adds a little ginger bite. Fresh cranberries, lime slices, and mint make a simple batch feel ready for the party.

I served this at a business networking Christmas party my husband and I hosted, and friends and colleagues kept asking for the recipe. It's the sort of drink that lets you spend more time with guests and less time mixing individual cocktails.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

• One batch for a crowd: About 28 one-cup servings, with no individual cocktail mixing.
• Bright and bubbly: Cranberry-pomegranate, lime, and ginger keep the flavor lively.
• A useful head start: Refrigerate the juice, limeade, and vodka base up to 24 hours ahead.
• An alcohol-free option: Use the club soda and nonalcoholic ginger beer variation below.

Recipe at a Glance

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 0 minutes. Yield: About 28 cups, or 28 servings of 1 cup each. Flavor: Tart-sweet cranberry and lime with ginger fizz. Best for: Christmas parties and holiday gatherings. Container: At least 2½ gallons.

Cranberry Pomegranate Juice

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Frozen Limeade Concentrate

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Fresh Cranberries

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Ingredients You'll Need

The measurements are in the recipe card. Chill the juice, vodka, and ginger beer, and thaw the limeade concentrate before mixing.

• Ocean Spray cranberry-pomegranate juice drink: The sweetened juice drink used in this tested batch.
• Frozen limeade concentrate: Thawed; use it as concentrate without adding package water.
• Vodka: Chilled for the alcoholic version.
• Ginger beer: Chilled, in 12-ounce cans; open it when you're ready to serve.
• Fresh cranberries: Rinsed and ready to garnish.
• Limes: Rinsed and thinly sliced.
• Fresh mint: Rinsed; lightly press the sprigs before adding them.
• Ice: For individual glasses.

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Ingredient Notes & Substitutions

• Use a juice drink or cocktail: The sweetened cranberry-pomegranate blend is different from plain unsweetened juice. Cranberry juice cocktail is the supplied substitute.
• Check both can sizes: Limeade concentrate and ginger beer are each measured using 12-ounce cans.
• For gentler ginger flavor: Substitute ginger ale for ginger beer.
• For an alcohol-free batch: Replace the vodka with 4 cups chilled club soda and use nonalcoholic ginger beer. Add both carbonated drinks just before serving.

Tools That Make It Easier

A container with room to stir is the main thing to get right. The liquid ingredients alone total about 1¾ gallons, before the fruit and mint go in.

• Punch bowl: At least 2½ gallons, as specified in the tested recipe.
• Liquid measuring cup: For the juice drink and vodka.
• Sharp knife and cutting board: For thin lime slices.
• Long stirring spoon: To incorporate the concentrate, then gently combine the ginger beer.
• Ladle and individual drinking glasses: For serving punch over ice.

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How to Make Jingle Juice

Stir the concentrate into the vodka first, add the juice, and save the ginger beer for serving time. This keeps the base evenly mixed without giving up the bubbles.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1 - Prep the garnishes and bowl. Rinse the cranberries, limes, and mint. Thinly slice the limes and set the garnishes aside. Set out a punch bowl or beverage container that holds at least 2½ gallons.

Step 2 - Stir the punch base. Add the thawed limeade concentrate and chilled vodka to the bowl. Stir until the concentrate is fully incorporated, then pour in the chilled cranberry-pomegranate juice drink.

Step 3 - Add the ginger beer. When you're ready to serve, slowly pour in the chilled ginger beer. Stir gently to combine while preserving the carbonation.

Step 4 - Finish with fresh garnishes. Add the cranberries and lime slices. Lightly press the mint sprigs between your palms, then place them on top of the punch.

Step 5 - Serve over ice. Fill individual glasses with ice and ladle the punch over it. Keep the ice in the glasses so the full batch stays undiluted.

Tips for Bright, Bubbly Punch

• Start cold: Chill the juice drink, vodka, and ginger beer before mixing.
• Let the concentrate disappear: Stir until the thawed limeade is fully incorporated before pouring in the juice.
• Keep the fizz for the party: Add ginger beer slowly at serving time and stir gently.
• Wake up the mint: Lightly press the sprigs between your palms before placing them on top.

A Few Mistakes to Avoid

• Adding package water: Use the limeade concentrate without dilution. Extra water changes the tested proportions.
• Mixing the bubbles too early: Keep ginger beer out of the refrigerated make-ahead base.
• Icing the full bowl: Serve over ice in individual glasses to avoid diluting the batch.
• Using a small pitcher: Set out the specified 2½-gallon container before starting.

Keeping Leftovers Fresh

Remove the fruit and mint from leftover punch, transfer the punch to a covered container, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. The carbonation will fade during storage.

Can You Make It Ahead?

Yes. Combine the juice drink, thawed limeade concentrate, and vodka up to 24 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate, then add ginger beer and garnishes shortly before serving.

Can You Freeze Jingle Juice?

For best results, freeze only the juice drink and limeade mixture for up to 2 months, leaving room for expansion. Thaw it in the refrigerator before adding vodka, ginger beer, and fresh garnishes. Finished punch may remain slushy because of the alcohol and will lose its carbonation.

What to Serve with Jingle Juice

Serve this bright holiday punch with baked Brie, sausage balls, a cheese board, or toasted nuts. Bisquick Sausage Balls, How to Make the Best Cheese Board, and Cranberry Crostini with Fig Jam, Bacon, and Bleu Cheese give guests something savory to nibble alongside their drink.

Other party favorites from the original post include Crab Stuffed Mushrooms, Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms, Tomato Mozzarella Bruschetta, Monte Cristo Sliders, and Deep Fried Scorpion Tails.

Commonly Asked Questions

Does Jingle Juice need wine or Champagne?

This version doesn't. The alcoholic batch uses vodka, and ginger beer provides the fizz.

How much punch does this recipe make?

The liquid ingredients total about 28 cups, making 28 one-cup servings. Use a container holding at least 2½ gallons so there's room for fruit, mint, and gentle stirring.

Do I add water to the limeade concentrate?

No. Thaw the two 12-ounce cans of concentrate and use them without the water listed on the package.

Can I use ginger ale instead of ginger beer?

Yes. Ginger ale is the supplied substitution for a milder ginger flavor.

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