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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“Easy (if you don’t have to seed the pomegranate), festive, and delicious. We have used it for several New Year’s Eve parties. Made it with Prosecco, and one year I used Gran Gala liqueur instead of Gran Marnier.” -Sheila, FoodieCrush reader
The Easiest Batch Cocktail for Holiday Parties
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 big bowl of fizzy 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 punch adds joy all around.
Especially when paired with savory nibbles like baked brie, spanakopita, or puff pastry pigs in a blanket, this refreshing punch is the ultimate party libation.
Enjoy!
Heidi’s Tip: Make Your Own DIY Ice Cubes
Part of the attraction of this holiday party 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.
How to Make Festive Champagne Punch
The full recipe, with amounts, can be found in the recipe card below.
To prepare this easy Champagne punch for parties, simply combine the following in a punch bowl:
- Pomegranate juice — Such as POM Wonderful. 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.
- Orange juice — I like using pulp-free juice, but use whatever kind you like (just make sure it’s 100% juice, and not from concentrate).
- Orange flavored liqueur — Such as Grand Marnier.
- Champagne, prosecco, or other sparkling wine — For the bubbles!
- Seasonal fruits — I like to add thin slices of orange to the punch for a “punch” of brightness. Pomegranate seeds liven up the bubbles, too.
Heidi’s Tip: Want to make this a sparkling non-alcoholic punch? Simply substitute the champagne for sparkling cider or orange-flavored sparkling soda.
Make-Ahead Instructions
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!
If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on this recipe below and leave a comment, take a photo and tag me on Instagram with #foodiecrusheats.
Holiday Champagne Punch Recipe
Ingredients
Ice Cubes
- water
- ⅓ cup pomegranate seeds
- ½ cup mint leaves
Champagne Punch
- 4 cups pomegranate juice , well chilled
- 3 cups orange juice , well chilled
- ½ cup orange-flavored liqueur , such as Grand Marnier
- 2 (750) ml bottles Champagne , well chilled (prosecco or another sparkling white wine may be used)
- 1 orange , sliced
- ⅔ cup pomegranate seeds
Instructions
- Make the ice cubes: Place 1-2 mint leaves in each space of an ice cube tray. Divide ¼ to ⅓ cup of the pomegranate seeds among the ice cube spaces. Fill with water and freeze for 4 hours or longer, until solid.
- Make the punch: 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
Flavor Variations to Try
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
Appetizers to Serve with Champagne Punch
- Caramelized Onion Crostini
- Hot Crab Dip
- Shrimp Cocktail
- Crispy Baked Buffalo Wings
- Baked Brie
- Crab Cakes
More Boozy Holiday Drinks
- How to Make the Perfect Mimosa
- Pomegranate Martini
- Champagne Mojitos
- Hot Buttered Rum
- Homemade Baileys Irish Cream
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Sheila
Easy (if you don’t have to seed the pomegranate), festive, and delicious. We have used it for several New Year’s Eve parties. Made it with Prosecco, and one year I used Gran Gala liqueur instead of Gran Marnier.
Happy to hear it Sheila!
Rachel
Can I use Cointreau instead of Gran Marnier?
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..❤️
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!
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!
Thank you! They’re fun to make!
Maria
Love those ice cubes! So pretty and festive!!