This Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch with just 2 ingredients is the perfect choice if you're skipping the alcohol this Holiday season, but still want a grown-up drink. And if you do want some alcohol in your punch, just add a dash of gin!
Why you will love this recipe
- It's quick & easy to make - 2 minutes is all you need
- It tastes like a grown-up drink - not just juice
- It's perfect to make for a crowd
- And easy to prep ahead of time
What you need to make it
Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Cranberry juice - I recommend one without too much sugar added
- Red grapefruit juice - fresh squeezed is of course best, but a storbought version works as well
How to make it
- Salt the rim of your glass by rubbing the rim with a grapefruit slice and then dipping it in salt. I like a heavily salted rim for this recipe, to make it look a bit snowy - but you can do a more modest salted rim as well.
- Bring out a cocktail shaker and pour in cranberry juice & grapefruit juice
- Add an ice cube
- Close the lid tightly and shake
- Strain the punch into the glass, and serve!
Tips & tricks
- Make for a crowd in a punch bowl or jug, and prep glasses with salted rims for your guests
- Make it ahead by mixing together cranberry juice and our grapefruit juice, and then adding ice just before serving
- Level up the taste by using fresh home squeezed grapefruit juice
- Make it a cocktail by adding a shot of gin
Recipe FAQ
Can I add alcohol?
Yes, you can add alcohol - I recommend gin to pair with the cranberry & grapefruit.
Can I serve this without the salted rim?
Yes, you can - but then it taste a bit more like just... juice.
More grown-up mocktails
Love grown-up mocktails, like this non-alcoholic christmas punch? Then I think you will love these recipes!
- Grinch Punch
- Cranberry Ginger Ale Punch
- Be My Valentine Sparkling Raspberry Grapefruit Mocktail
- Mojito Mocktail [Sugar free]
- Teheran Mule - a Ginger Beer Mocktail
- Cucumber Tom Collins Mocktail
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Recipe
Sober Santa Christmas Punch
Print RateServings: 1
Calories: 25kcal
Cook time: 2 minutes
Total time: 2 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 ounces cranberry juice*
- 2 ounces red grapefruit juice
- 1 slice of grapefruit
- salt margarita salt or regular fine salt
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Pour salt onto a plate or other flat surface. Rub the rim of the glass with a slice of grapefruit and then dip it in salt, turning to coat the rim.
- Pour cranberry juice and grapefruit juice into a shaker and add an ice cube. Close the lid and shake, then strain into the glass. Serve immediately!
Equipment (may contain affiliate links)
- Margarita glass
Notes
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Ingredient notes & substitutions
- Cranberry juice - I recommend one without too much sugar added
- Red grapefruit juice - fresh squeezed is of course best, but a storbought version works as well
Tips & tricks
- Make for a crowd in a punch bowl or jug, and prep glasses with salted rims for your guests
- Make it ahead by mixing together cranberry juice and grapefruit juice, and then adding ice just before serving
- Make a lighter, more pink mocktail by using fresh home squeezed grapefruit juice
- Make it a cocktail by adding a shot of gin
Nutrition
Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 39mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin C: 6mg
Nutritional information is approximate and automatically calculated, and should only be viewed as an indication.
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Laura
These are so pretty! We're making them for the teens at the table to join Santa in a toast.
Mel
Love a simple drink recipe. Fab non-alcoholic Christmas Punch. Thanks for sharing
Danielle Wolter
As someone who doesn't drink, I love finding recipes for mocktails. This sounds just delicious with the grapefruit! Can't wait to try it 🙂
Cynthia | whatagirleats
Such a light and festive drink! We always served our kids “cocktails’ in pretty glasses. When they were little, they loved Shirley Temple’s or cider. This would be a great alternative for kids or adults.
Alice | SkinnySpatula
I love this recipe as I'm trying to cut down on booze this Christmas. Lovely photos, too!
Anjali
This drink looks so delicious!! I love that it's alcohol free -- that makes it kid-friendly too! 🙂 Perfect for the holidays!
Anita
This drink looks super festive. And it is always nice to have a non-alcoholic option for the designated drivers and for the kiddies. 🙂
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you Anita! Yes totally agree!
kim
I'm loving this recipe! You better believe this one will be on my holiday menu!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you Kim! Let me know how it turns out! 😃
Jo Allison
Such a lovely and delicious alcohol free drink alternative. Glass of this punch would make me very very happy indeed! 🙂
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you so much Jo!
Dannii
It's great to have some non-alcoholic versions for people that don't drink and these look delicious.
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you Dannii!
Adrianne
Woot woot this looks fabulous! I am with you as well in that there definitely can be too much booze at Christmas time. Love how festive this is, cheers!
Emmeline Kemperyd
Thank you so much Adrianne!