Description
This Candy Cane Christmas Punch is a delightful and festive holiday drink that combines the flavors of cranberry, peppermint, and sweetened condensed milk for a creamy and refreshing treat. Perfect for holiday gatherings or parties, this punch is sure to impress your guests with its minty and sweet taste.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Punch:
- 4 cups cranberry juice (chilled)
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda (chilled)
- 2 cups peppermint ice cream (softened)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional for extra minty flavor)
For Garnish:
- Crushed candy canes
- Whole candy canes (for stirring or decoration)
Instructions
- In a large punch bowl, combine the cranberry juice and lemon-lime soda.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk and peppermint extract, if using, and stir until fully blended and frothy.
- Right before serving, top with crushed candy canes and add whole candy canes around the edge of the bowl or in individual glasses for a festive touch.
- Serve immediately in chilled glasses.
Stir in the softened peppermint ice cream and mix gently until mostly dissolved.
Notes
- For an adult version, add a splash of peppermint schnapps or vanilla vodka.
- You can also freeze scoops of peppermint ice cream in advance and float them on top of the punch just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
