This champagne punch is festive and fruity, made with bubbly champagne, orange juice, and DIY frozen ice cubes for an easy party favorite to serve a crowd (that can easily be made non-alcoholic too).
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Providing a fully stocked bar at the holiday party, or making individual drinks on the fly can be an overwhelming task for any host. That’s when a bowl of champagne punch steps in to add the festive flair. A spiked drink with champagne bubbles is easy for guests to self-serve, and with punched-up homemade ice cubes, this festive citrus and pomegranate champagne punch adds joy all around. Especially when paired with savory nibbles like baked brie, spanakopita, or the best pigs in a puff pastry blanket, this refreshing champagne punch is the ultimate party libation.
Why You’ll Love It
- This easy champagne punch recipe is great for parties and easy holiday entertaining
- You can easily make this champagne punch non-alcoholic
- It’s bright, citrusy, refreshing, and festive
What’s in Champagne Punch
The ingredient list is simple and do-able for even the novice bartender and includes:
- Pomegranate juiceโsuch as POM Wonderful
- Orange juiceโI like using pulp-free juice, but use whatever kind you like (just make sure it’s 100% juice, and not from concentrate)
- Orange flavored liqueurโsuch as Grand Marnier
- Champagne, prosecco, or other sparkling wineโfor the bubbles
- Orange slicesโto make this punch pretty and even more citrusy
- Pomegranate seedsโto add some festive flair and color to the ice cubes
- Fresh mint leavesโfor color and freshness in the ice cubes
Find the complete recipe with measurements below
How to Make Festive Frozen Ice Cubes
Part of the attraction of this punch is its wow factor. I made my punch extra cheers-y by freezing ice cubes with pomegranate seeds and mint leaves. They’re super easy to make and add a true festive flair.
Start by adding a few mint leaves to to the slots of the ice cube trays. I found using the larger leaves helped hold the pomegranates so they didn’t all drop to the bottom. I also moved the seeds to the outsides of the ice cube tray slots to show them off.
Recipe Variations
This punch makes it easy to swap ingredients around too, like:
- Instead of Champagne use prosecco, cava, or sparkling wine
- Instead of pomegranate juice try sweetened cranberry cocktail juice
- Instead of orange juice try pineapple, peach, or mango juice
- Instead of pomegranate seeds try raspberries, blackberries, or cranberries
- Instead of fresh mint try sprigs of rosemary
FAQ & Recipe Tips
- What is the best juice to mix with champagne?ย A citrusy juice works best with champagne (or other bubbles)
- How do I make this champagne punch non-alcoholic? This punch is easily adaptable as a non-alcoholic version. Simply substitute the champagne for sparkling cider or orange-flavored sparkling soda.
- Add fruit for flair and brightness. I like to add thin slices of orange to the punch for a “punch” of brightness. More pomegranate seeds liven up the bubbles too.
- Chill your juice for at least 4 hours. So that the punch stays colder longer, chill the juice for at least 4 hours before serving so the ice cubes don’t melt off right away.
How to Make Champagne Punch Ahead of Time
This punch is perfect for assembling a day or two before serving.
- Make your ice cubes 1 week or even 1 month ahead of time and keep them frozen until ready to serve.
- Mix the juices and store them in juice containers in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Slice the orange and seed your pomegranate up to 2 days before serving.
- Combine all of the ingredients just before the party!
What to Serve with Champagne Punch
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Pomegranate and Orange Champagne Punch
Ingredients
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds , separated
- ยฝ cup mint leaves
- 4 cups chilled pomegranate juice
- 3 cups chilled orange juice
- ยฝ cup orange-flavored liqueur , such as Grand Marnier
- 2 chilled bottles , 750 ml Champagne, Prosecco or other sparkling white wine
- 1 orange , sliced
- **To make this non-alcoholic , substitute the champagne with 1 liter orange flavor sparkling soda and omit the orange-flavor liqueur.
Instructions
- To make the ice cubes: Place 1-2 mint leaves in each space of an ice cube tray. Divide ยผ to โ cup of the pomegranate seeds among the ice cube spaces. Fill with water and freeze for 4 hours or longer, until solid.
- Mix the pomegranate juice, orange juice, and orange liqueur in a large punch bowl over the ice cubes. Add the champagne and stir. Add slices of orange juice and the remaining pomegranate seeds to the juice and serve. Add more mint leaves as garnish if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
More Drinks to Light Up Your Holidays
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- Champagne Mojitos
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Rachel
Can I use Cointreau instead of Gran Marnier?
Heidi
Yes that would totally work Rachel. Cheers!
Sabrina B.
thank you, what a nice tradition you engage in with your sorority sisters! Saw this and had to comment, I prefer prosecco too, mostly for the taste v champagne, or maybe because I associate champagne with huge headaches! Love the orange and pomegranate, even after Christmas, so thank you very much!
Lisa
Do you have any suggestions for what type of orange flavored sparkling soda is best for this punch?
thank you
Masha Winget
Mix the pomegranate juice, orange juice and orange liqueur in a large punch bowl over the ice cubes.
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme)
I could use one of these cocktails!!! I’m all for anything that involves champagne – as you know, I’m a weakling when it comes to the stronger stuff ;)
Those ice cubes are perfection.
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl
I love the citrus in your punch my dear!! Thank you for sharing my drink! xo
Patti
Love the beautiful punch. I so admire all you very special women who still get together to make Christmas brighter for so many. Love to all of you..โค๏ธ
Rakhee@boxofspice
Just found you via facebook and I am so glad I did! I love this punch, the pictures and those ice cubes! (wow!) but most of all I love the sentiment of giving back… <3
Alison @ Ingredients, inc.
looks fabulous Heidi! Putting this on our holiday party menu list
Gaby Dalkin
the beautiful ice cubes are the best!
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
This punch is beyond gorgeous (those ice cubes..hello!). I also love your spirit of giving back to others at the holidays. So good, and so needed in times like these!
Kari
What a festive drink! I’ll have a glass now please!
Kari
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Toni | BoulderLocavore
I was transfixed by how delicious the champagne punch looks scrolling through the recipes only to find mine at the end! What a great surprise, thank you! Your punch though is perfection. Love the ice cubes and it looks so refreshing. Adding it to our holiday cheer menu!
heidi
I’m adding your bourbon cocktail!! Cheers!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet
Oh my gosh, the ice cubs are gorgeous! Love the idea! This champagne punch sounds fantastic!
heidi
Thank you! They’re fun to make!
Maria
Love those ice cubes! So pretty and festive!!