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    Sparkling Chai Christmas Punch

    Published: Dec 3, 2019 · Modified: May 8, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 807 words. · About 5 minutes to read this article.

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    Sparkling Chai Christmas Punch by The Toasty Kitchen

    Sparkling chai Christmas punch is the perfect beverage for your next holiday party. Chai and ginger ale are blended with fruit juices to make a light and refreshing non-alcoholic punch.

    A glass filled with pink punch.

    This non-alcoholic Christmas punch will be a hit at your next holiday gathering. Spiced tea and ginger ale are mixed with apple juice and cranberry juice to make a light and refreshing spiced punch that's perfect for the holidays.

    You'll love this Christmas punch recipe because it's made with just a handful of easy to find ingredients. Plus, it's low in calories! So repeat visits to the punch bowl won't leave you feeling guilty.

    This Christmas drink is light, refreshing, and crisp. Perfect for family gatherings, brunch, New Year's Eve, and dinner parties. 

    A punch bowl filled with red punch, cranberries, and apple slices.How much punch to serve for a party

    How much punch will you need for your party? Here is a helpful article: How to Calculate Punch for a Party.

    For a shorter event serving only cake, you may need as little as 4 to 8 ounces of punch per person.

    For an event lasting several hours with appetizers and mingling, you may need up to 12 ounces of punch per person.

    Punch bowl

    For this recipe, you'll need a gallon-sized (or larger) punch bowl or a gallon sized pitcher.

    If you have a larger punch bowl, say a two or three gallon size, you can easily double or triple this recipe to fit.

    Ingredients and substitutions

    Ingredients for Christmas Punch.Apple juice can be substituted with apple cider. However, keep in mind this will make your punch a little cloudy.

    I recommend using your favorite cranberry juice, apple juice, and ginger ale brands - you don't need to use the exact brands I've used here.

    The chai tea bags and ginger ale give your punch a lightly spiced flavor, so I don't recommend substituting either of these ingredients.

    Optionally, add cranberries and apple slices to your punch bowl, and cinnamon sticks to your glasses as a garnish.

    Keeping your punch cold when serving

    If your punch will be set out in a serving bowl, it is important to keep it chilled for several hours.

    If adding ice to your punch, it is best to use large ice cubes. They melt slowly and do not dilute the punch as much as small cubes. Here are a few large ice cube trays you can try. 

    Did you know that you can make a large ring ice cube in a bundt cake pan? Simply fill up partially with water, freeze, and you've got a giant ring sized ice cube.

    If you don't have a bundt cake pan, you can also use any smaller baking pan, like an 8 inch round cake pan or a loaf pan. 

    While this won't keep your punch cold as long, try freezing your cranberries before adding them to the punch. They will help keep your punch cold without diluting it. 

    A glass with cinnamon stick, apple wedge, and punch.

    Can I add alcohol?

    I know that you'll ask, so I'm here to let you know that you can indeed make this Christmas punch alcoholic, if you so choose.

    If you'd like to have the option of alcohol, it's easy to add an ounce of fireball cinnamon whisky, vodka, or spiced rum to your glass before topping with this sparkling chai punch.

    If you'd like to mix alcohol into your punch, I suggest adding about 16 ounces of alcohol per gallon of punch (this recipe as written makes one gallon). Taste and adjust to suit your tastes.

    Or, try my Cranberry Prosecco Punch for your next party. 

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    Sparkling Chai Christmas Punch

    Sparkling Chai Christmas Punch is the perfect beverage for your next holiday party. Chai tea and ginger ale are blended with fruit juices to make a light and refreshing non-alcoholic punch.
    Prep Time10 minutes minutes
    Total Time10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16 eight ounce servings
    Calories: 77kcal
    Author: Heather

    Ingredients

    • 32 ounces hot water
    • 4 chai tea bags
    • 16 ounces apple juice
    • 16 ounces cranberry juice
    • 2 liters ginger ale
    • 1 green apple, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup cranberries
    • cinnamon sticks, as a garnish, optional

    Instructions

    • Steep your chai tea bags in your hot water for 4-5 minutes, or according to tea's package directions. Remove and discard tea bags. Allow to cool to room temperature.
    • In a large punch bowl or gallon-sized pitcher, combine prepared chai tea, apple juice, cranberry juice, and ginger ale. Add cranberries and apple slices. Serve immediately.

    Equipment Recommendations

    • 1 Gallon Punch Bowl
    • Zwilling Pro Chef's Knife
    • Twin 1-Gallon Beverage Dispenser
    • Cinnamon Sticks

    Notes

    • If not serving immediately, wait to add ginger ale to punch until just before serving. Otherwise, the ginger ale will lose its carbonation. 
    • Optionally, freeze cranberries to keep punch cold while serving. 
    • Add an ice ring (made in a bundt pan) or large ice cubes to punch bowl to keep cold for several hours while serving.
    • This punch is very light and low in calories. If you'd like a sweeter punch, I suggest adjusting the ratio of ginger ale to apple and cranberry juices (adding less ginger ale and more fruit juices). 

    Nutrition Estimate

    Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 23IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: American

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