Description
Festive white christmas punch brings holiday cheer with its creamy, vanilla-kissed blend of vodka, white chocolate liqueur, and peppermint schnapps. Guests will savor this luxurious cocktail that embodies winter’s most delightful seasonal spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups white cranberry juice
- 2 cups vanilla vodka
- 1 cup white rum
- 1/2 cup coconut cream
Sparkling Components:
- 2 cups champagne
- 1 cup sparkling water
- 1/4 cup simple syrup
Garnish and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup frozen cranberries
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon edible silver glitter
- 2 candy canes (crushed)
- 4 mint sprigs
- 1 orange (for zest)
Instructions
- Chill a large punch bowl or serving container in the freezer for 15 minutes to ensure a frosty presentation.
- In a separate mixing vessel, combine white cranberry juice, vanilla vodka, white rum, and coconut cream, whisking thoroughly to create a smooth, creamy base.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, blending the liquid mixture until fully integrated and aromatic.
- Incorporate champagne and sparkling water into the punch, stirring delicately to maintain effervescence.
- Drizzle simple syrup into the mixture, adjusting sweetness to personal preference and creating a balanced flavor profile.
- Sprinkle edible silver glitter across the surface, creating a shimmering, festive appearance.
- Add frozen cranberries to the punch, which will serve as natural ice cubes and provide a decorative touch.
- Crush candy canes into fine fragments and rim the serving glasses with the peppermint pieces.
- Zest the orange directly into the punch, releasing citrusy essential oils that will enhance the overall complexity.
- Garnish each glass with a fresh mint sprig just before serving, offering a crisp, herbaceous accent.
- Refrigerate the punch for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and develop a refreshing chill.
- Pour into prepared glasses, ensuring each serving receives a balanced mix of ingredients and garnishes.
Notes
- Chill the punch bowl beforehand to create a frosty, festive backdrop that keeps the drink cool and enhances the visual appeal.
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting simple syrup levels, allowing flexibility for different taste preferences and dietary needs.
- Swap alcoholic components with non-alcoholic alternatives like white grape juice or coconut water for a family-friendly version that maintains the elegant white color scheme.
- Prepare garnishes in advance to streamline serving and create a stunning presentation that impresses guests with minimal last-minute effort.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 298
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 7 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg