Cran Raspberry Holiday Punch Recipe (2024)

FAQs

What is Christmas punch made of? ›

Juices: This fruity Christmas punch starts with a combination of cranberry juice co*cktail and orange juice. Liquor and liqueur: As far as booze goes, you'll need two cups of vodka and two tablespoons of brandy-based orange liqueur. Sugar: Sweeten things up with two tablespoons of white sugar.

Cranberry vs raspberry: Flavour

Cranberries have a tart, slightly bitter flavour and are often used in juices, sauces, and desserts. On the other hand, raspberries come in a variety of colours, including red, black, purple, and yellow, and have a sweet, juicy flavour with a slightly tart aftertaste.

You can't go wrong with a classic! Otherwise known as a "vodka cran," the Cape Codder co*cktail is as simple as it gets: vodka and cranberry juice with a lime wedge for garnish. "I loved the tartness of this drink," says reviewer Sarah Jo.

We start with tart cranberries, then we add in ripe, juicy raspberries, carefully picked mid-summer from a farm full of berry brambles. Together the two red fruits make a delicious, tangy-tart taste so good you'll think you're ambling through the woods in crisp autumn weather.

Eggnog (/ˈɛɡˌnɒɡ/), historically also known as a milk punch or an egg milk punch when alcoholic beverages are added, is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage.

The popular “Heritage,” a red raspberry variety, is prized for its balance of sweetness and tartness, intense fruitiness, and subtle floral notes. “Fall Gold” offers a beautifully mild and sweet flavor with a hint of honey.

Cloudberries

The cloudberry plant has white flowers, and the yellow-to-orange fruit resembles a raspberry (9). Fresh cloudberries are soft, juicy, and fairly tart. Their taste is best described as a mix between raspberries and red currants — with a hint of floral sweetness.

With just 5 little calories and made from real fruit juice, you get the fresh, sun-ripened taste of raspberries and light, refreshing taste of cranberries straight from the bog. It's also an excellent source of Vitamin C, so it not only tastes good, it's good for you!

What is a vodka and cranberry called? ›

The Cape Cod or Cape Codder is a type of co*cktail consisting of vodka and cranberry juice. Some recipes also call for squeezing a lime wedge over the glass and dropping it into the drink.

No rating value average rating value is 0.0 of 5. × This contemporary take on a popular co*cktail combines GREY GOOSE® Vodka with cranberry juice, simple syrup, and club soda.

Is it safe to eat cranberries raw? Cranberries are generally considered safe whether they are cooked or raw. However, because of their notoriously bitter, sharp taste, most people prefer not to eat them raw or unsweetened. This bitterness is due to the high tannin content of cranberries.

Possibly Effective for

Infections of the kidney, bladder, or urethra (urinary tract infections or UTIs). Taking certain cranberry products by mouth seems to help prevent UTIs in adult females, children, and people at risk for developing UTIs due to certain surgeries or radiation treatment.

100% juice made with the luscious taste of raspberries and the crisp, clean taste of real cranberries straight from the bog. Plus, it has no added sugar, a daily dose of vitamin C, and one cup of fruit, so it tastes good and it's good for you, too.

USA: Eggnog

As probably one of the most notorious traditional Christmas drinks of our time, there's no way Eggnog wasn't making it on this list. Deriving from a British Medieval milk punch, it is traditionally prepared with egg whites, egg yolk, heavy cream, and milk and seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Ponche Navideño (Mexican Christmas Punch)

This warm, spiced Mexican punch is traditionally served at Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations. It is made by simmering Mexican fruits, sugar cane and spices until fragrant.