12 Non-Alcoholic Christmas Punch Recipes That'll Make Holiday Hosting Easy Something for everyone to sip on! By Kaitlyn Yarborough Kaitlyn Yarborough Part of the Southern Living team since 2017, Kaitlyn Yarborough Sadik is a Georgia native living in Austin, Texas, who covers a wide variety of topics for both the magazine and website, focusing on culture and lifestyle content, as well as travel in the South. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on October 25, 2024 Close Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen; Food Stylist: Torie Cox When it's Christmas in the South, breaking out the punch bowl is just as much a holiday tradition as readying the Christmas china and doling out goody bags filled with rum balls. Depending on the occasion and crowd, we all have our holiday punch style, whether that entails those dotted with floating mounds of pastel sherbet, those fruit-filled with seasonal citrus, or even just a spruced-up version of store-bought apple cider spiced with cinnamon sticks and cloves. A bowl of Christmas punch provides a festive centerpiece for the cocktail spread, makes party prep quick and easy, and leaves guests chock-full of seasonal spirit. That's a Christmas miracle in itself. This year, celebrate the season down to the very last drop with these delicious non-alcoholic Christmas punch recipes everyone can enjoy! 33 Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Drinks For Everyone To Enjoy 01 of 12 Ambrosia Party Punch Credit: Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Micah Morton; Prop Stylist: Ginny Branch Like we said, it just really isn't Christmas in the South without at least one colorful punch bowl speckled with floating fruit. This classic recipe looks pretty and festive alongside any holiday party spread—and it's only five ingredients. get the recipe Save 02 of 12 Orange Sherbet Punch Credit: Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Ali Ramee, Prop Stylist Heather Chadduck Citrusy sherbet, fruit juices, and ginger ale come together to create a classic sherbet punch that guests of all ages will enjoy anytime of year. get the recipe Save 03 of 12 Ginger-Orange Mocktails Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Christina Daley Add some major zing to your Christmas party lineup with this fizzy punch. It's only three ingredients and is perfect for the holidays when fresh citrus abounds. You could even garnish your glass with a candied orange for an extra festive touch. get the recipe Save 04 of 12 Party Punch Credit: Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey This party punch is a classic for any occasion, but especially a favorite during the holidays thanks to its' already rich red hue and cranberry flavor. For a little extra Christmas spirit, swap the sliced strawberries for cranberries to float in the bowl. get the recipe Save 05 of 12 Easy Apple Cider Credit: Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox What's not to love about a simple and classic spiced apple cider? Add extra seasonal flavors to your pot with allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and orange peels. get the recipe Save 06 of 12 Rosemary-and-Ginger Mule Credit: Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Our non-alcoholic twist on a traditional Moscow Mule is sure to be your next holidays party favorite. Made with rosemary and ginger beer you get all the same fresh and spicy flavors. get the recipe Save 07 of 12 Cranberry Poinsettia Punch Credit: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This vibrant punch deserves to sit centerstage on the bar at your holiday shindig. A mixture of cranberry juice and blood orange juice give the beverage its color. Just swap the orange liqueur for a squeeze of fresh orange juice and dash of bitters and use sparkling water in lieu of rose. get the recipe Save 08 of 12 Sparkling Punch Credit: Jennifer Davick This all-time favorite sparkling punch is just as delicious enjoyed during the holidays as it is in the springtime. Garnish the fruity drink with rosemary and sparkling cranberries in lieu of mint and ta-da you have a Christmas mocktail! get the recipe Save 09 of 12 Cranberry-Apple Cider Credit: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis When hosting during the holidays, having a make-ahead beverage at the ready is always a good call and this cranberry-apple cider is just the thing for Christmas. Not only will it warm your guests when they arrive, but it'll also fill your house with a delicious smell. get the recipe Save 10 of 12 Nana's Lime Sherbet Punch Credit: Photographer: Fred Hardy II, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen With its bright green coloring from the lime sherbet, this three-ingredient punch is definitely deemed holiday-worthy. You could even garnish with mini candy canes to take the festive flair up a notch. get the recipe Save 11 of 12 Non-Alcoholic Eggnog Credit: Stacy Allen, Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke, Food Stylist: Jen Riley Everyone should get to enjoy this Christmastime classic! This milkshake-like version is made with vanilla ice cream to evoke the same thick and creaminess of the traditional version while warm spices like cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla give it a similar flavor. get the recipe Save 12 of 12 Vanilla-Rosemary Lemonade Credit: Ralph Anderson Vanilla bean and rosemary sprigs add a decadent holiday twist to freshly squeezed lemonade. This refresher is perfect for daytime celebrations and kid-friendly parties alike. get the recipe Save Explore more: Food and Recipes Winter Recipes Winter Drinks Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit