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    Home » Beverages » Mocktails

    Cranberry Ginger Ale Punch

    By Emmeline Kemperyd on December 2, 2020, updated October 5, 2021 - 18 Comments

    Total time: 1 minute minute
    5 from 18 votes
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    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!

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    top view of three glasses filled with cranberry ginger ale punch

    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
    a glass of cranberry ginger ale punch

    What you need to make it

    ingredient needed to make a cranberry ginger ale punch

    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!

    collage showing how to make cranberry ginger ale punch
    1. Bring out a champagne flute and add in frozen cranberries
    2. Pour in the ginger shot
    3. Pour in cranberry juice
    4. 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.
    three glasses of cranberry ginger ale punch

    Recipe FAQ

    Can I add alcohol?

    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!

    Can I prep it ahead of time?

    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.

    three glasses of cranberry ginger ale punch

    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

    Did you love this recipe? Rate it five stars!
    ...and let me know what you loved about it in the comments.

    Recipe

    top view of three glasses filled with cranberry ginger ale punch

    Cranberry Ginger Ale Punch

    5 from 18 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: North American
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 52kcal
    Cook time: 1 minute min
    Total time: 1 minute minute
    Author: Emmeline Kemperyd
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    Ingredients

    • 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)

    • Champagne flute*
    • Juicer* (not required)

    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.
     
    Nutritional information is for a serving size of ¾ US cup or 180 ml .

    Nutrition

    Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 77mg | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 9mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Neli Howard

      December 16, 2020 at 8:25 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve always wanted to make my own punch! Can’t wait to get started! Gorgeous pics, friend!

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        December 16, 2020 at 9:18 pm

        Thank you, Neli!

        Reply
    2. Tara

      December 16, 2020 at 8:17 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! What a fun and festive drink. Love that color and the trick to use frozen berries.

      Reply
    3. Shanna

      December 16, 2020 at 8:13 pm

      5 stars
      I can't wait to make these with my Christmas brunch.

      Reply
    4. Erika

      December 16, 2020 at 8:04 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a pretty drink! It looks so Christmas-y and is perfect! I love the flavors of ginger and cranberry too!

      Reply
    5. Andrea Metlika

      December 16, 2020 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      This sounds so refreshing and is a perfect punch for the holidays. I also love the shot of ginger in it!

      Reply
    6. Susan

      November 25, 2019 at 4:41 pm

      Are you using cranberry juice (100%, unsweetened) or cranberry juice cocktail?

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        November 25, 2019 at 5:12 pm

        Hi Susan! I generally use the unsweetened version, but it works with the juice coktail as well. /Emmeline

        Reply
    7. Heidy L. McCallum

      November 13, 2019 at 11:20 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        November 18, 2019 at 8:04 pm

        Oh I am so happy to hear that Heidy! Thank you for commenting!

        Reply
    8. Diana Reis

      November 13, 2019 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        November 18, 2019 at 8:04 pm

        So happy you liked it, Diana! Yeah sometimes you need a little gin in it I agree 😉

        Reply
    9. Anita

      November 13, 2019 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      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. 🙂

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        November 18, 2019 at 8:04 pm

        Oh thank you Anita!

        Reply
    10. Noelle

      November 13, 2019 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      Ah this has got me so excited for the holiday season! Thank you, can't wait to try!

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        November 18, 2019 at 8:05 pm

        Haha I'm so excited to! Thanks for commenting Noelle!

        Reply
    11. Byron Thomas

      November 11, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Emmeline Kemperyd

        November 18, 2019 at 8:05 pm

        Oh thank you so much Byron! So happy to hear that!

        Reply
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