You just need 1 minute to make this sparkling Cranberry Ginger Ale punch! It's the perfect punch for all your holiday gatherings and easy to prep ahead. Just as delicious non alcoholic as it is spiked with some gin.
And don't miss my best tip for chilling drinks without watering them down!
This cranberry punch version takes two of the best fall flavors - cranberry & ginger - and mixes them together into a delicious, sparkling holiday punch that looks fancy but is so easy to make.
Why you will love this recipe
- Sparkling - a must for a celebratory drink in my book!
- A spicy kick from ginger
- Slight bitterness from the cranberry juice
- Frozen berries instead of ice cubes so your drink isn't watered down by ice
- Just the right amount of sweetness
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Cranberry juice - use a version without too much added sugar
- Ginger ale can be swapped for ginger beer, for less sweetness
- Ginger shot - use a pure kind with just ginger for a very spicy kick or one with some apple juice or other mixed in (most stor-bought kinds have this)
- Frozen cranberries can be swapped for frozen lingonberries or skipped
How to make it
Making this Cranberry Ginger Ale Punch is super easy!
- Bring out a champagne flute and add in frozen cranberries
- Pour in the ginger shot
- Pour in cranberry juice
- Top with ginger ale
Tips & tricks
- Use frozen berries instead of ice to chill your drink without watering it down
- Make ahead for a party by mixing ginger shot and cranberry juice - in a punch bowl, large pitcher or straight in the champagne flutes - and then topping with ginger ale just before serving
- Make your own ginger shot for an extra delicious mocktail
- Mix it up using different ginger ales or switching it for ginger beer. I used the classic Schweppes Ginger Ale* for this recipe - which is a pretty sweet one, so you can easily make it less sweet by switching out the brand.
- Booze optional - add a dash of gin, bourbon, vodka or rum. Or whatever else you feel like. Or serve it non-alcoholic with an optional shot on the side to pour in for those guests who prefer it that way.
Recipe FAQ
You can definitely add some alcohol! I'd go for gin, to add to that foresty taste, or bourbon, because I love bourbon. But you could also go for vodka, rum or something more exotic like cachaca. Or even champagne!
Yes, this punch is perfect to prep ahead! Just mix the ginger shot and cranberry juice in the champagne flutes or a drink dispenser*, punch bowl* or large pitcher*, and then top up with ginger ale straight in the glasses just before serving.
More holiday approved drinks
Looking for more holiday approved drinks, with and without alcohol? Then check out these delicious options:
- Grinch Punch (non-alcoholic)
- Sober Santa Christmas Punch (non-alcoholic)
- Cranberry Champagne Cocktail
- Rum & Campari Champagne Cocktail
- Clementine Campari Cocktail
- Christmas Sangria
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Recipe
Cranberry Ginger Ale Punch
Print RateIngredients
- frozen cranberries or lingonberries optional
- 1 part ginger shot
- 4 parts cranberry juice*
- 2 parts ginger ale*
Instructions
- Place frozen cranberries or lingonberries in a champagne flute. Pour over ginger shot, cranberry juice and ginger ale. Serve immediately!
Equipment (may contain affiliate links)
Notes
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Cranberry juice - use a version without too much added sugar
- Ginger ale can be swapped for ginger beer, for less sweetness
- Ginger shot - use a pure kind with just ginger for a very spicy kick or one with some apple juice or other mixed in (most stor-bought kinds have this)
- Frozen cranberries can be swapped for frozen lingonberries or skipped
Tips & tricks
- Use frozen berries instead of ice to chill your drink without watering it down
- Make ahead for a party by mixing ginger shot and cranberry juice - in a punch bowl, large pitcher or straight in the champagne flutes - and then topping with ginger ale just before serving
- Make your own ginger shot for an extra delicious mocktail
- Mix it up using different ginger ales or switching it for ginger beer. I used the classic Schweppes Ginger Ale* for this recipe - which is a pretty sweet one, so you can easily make it less sweet by switching out the brand.
- Booze optional - add a dash of gin, bourbon, vodka or rum. Or whatever else you feel like. Or serve it non-alcoholic with an optional shot on the side to pour in for those guests who prefer it that way.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
Neli Howard
I’ve always wanted to make my own punch! Can’t wait to get started! Gorgeous pics, friend!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you, Neli!
Tara
Yum! What a fun and festive drink. Love that color and the trick to use frozen berries.
Shanna
I can't wait to make these with my Christmas brunch.
Erika
This is such a pretty drink! It looks so Christmas-y and is perfect! I love the flavors of ginger and cranberry too!
Andrea Metlika
This sounds so refreshing and is a perfect punch for the holidays. I also love the shot of ginger in it!
Susan
Are you using cranberry juice (100%, unsweetened) or cranberry juice cocktail?
Emmeline Kemperyd
Hi Susan! I generally use the unsweetened version, but it works with the juice coktail as well. /Emmeline
Heidy L. McCallum
This Cranberry and Ginger ale punch was so refreshing and tasty. The entire group loved it and I plan on making it again during the holidays. Bookmarked.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Oh I am so happy to hear that Heidy! Thank you for commenting!
Diana Reis
This is the perfect punch for the Holidays. I love how ginger ale gives it that fizzy lift. I'm going to add a little Gin to mine to help me survive the holidays.
Emmeline Kemperyd
So happy you liked it, Diana! Yeah sometimes you need a little gin in it I agree 😉
Anita
This is so pretty to look at. I feel like I can stare at it for a couple of minutes before taking a sip. And the flavors are just perfect for the holidays. 🙂
Emmeline Kemperyd
Oh thank you Anita!
Noelle
Ah this has got me so excited for the holiday season! Thank you, can't wait to try!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Haha I'm so excited to! Thanks for commenting Noelle!
Byron Thomas
This is one of the best punches I've tasted so far. We have been testing non-alcoholic drinks for our upcoming Christmas parties. This one is on the list. It's so easy and very tasty!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Oh thank you so much Byron! So happy to hear that!