Crockpot Christmas Punch

What makes this Christmas punch so good?

Christmas punch is a festive fruit filled beverage that is often a staple for holiday gatherings because of its holiday fruit flavors, aromatics, and red color.

I like how this slow cooked punch fills the room with festive scents and ambiance.

Have you tried my recipe for Air Fryer Holiday Linzer Cookies

Made with almond flour and butter, those cookies are crunchy and buttery on the outside and bursting with sweet and tart fruit on the inside. This crockpot punch would go great when served with those tasty holiday cookies!

'Red Hot' candy is a 'secret' ingredients that is used to give this punch a festive flair. You can find Red Hot Candy here.

What you need to make Crockpot Christmas Punch

• Cranberry Juice Cocktail. For less sugar, you can use regular cranberry juice but, your punch may not taste as good to others.
• Pineapple- Orange Juice. Adds a balance to the cranberry juice with a festive accent.
• Red Hot Candies. This candy adds a cinnamon flavor with a bit of heat.
• Cinnamon Sticks. Adds both flavor and a festive aroma to your punch.
• Optional. Make this punch adult by adding a bit of white rum.
• Garnish Ideas: Fresh Cranberries, Orange Slices, Cinnamon Sticks, Pomegranate Arils, and Fresh Rosemary.

How to make Easy Crockpot Christmas Punch.

• Prep Time: 5 Minutes .
• Slow Cook Time: 3 Hours .
• Servings: 12, depending on how it is served .
• How to Serve: Serve in holiday cups with garnish.
• Notes: You will need a large slow cooker (6-7 quart) to make this recipe. .

1. Juice. Start by pouring your Cranberry Cocktail Juice and Pineapple-Orange Juice into your slow cooker.
2. Aromatics. Add the Red Hot Candy and the Cinnamon Sticks to the slow cooker.
3. Slow Cook. Cover your slow cooker and slow cook on low for three hours .
4. Adjust. Stir the ingredients and then carefully, taste the punch and make adjustments as needed for flavor (sweet, etc.). For a boozy punch you can stir in the rum.
5. Serve. Serve the punch with garnish as desired.

Tips for making the best Christmas Punch.

This punch can be prepared ahead of time. Simply combine together the juice ingredients and refrigerate. Then when you are ready to make the punch, continue with the second step of this recipe.

More helpful tips for you.

1. If you cannot find pineapple-orange juice simply use both pineapple and orange juice (using the same total amount as the pineapple orange juice). If you use unsweetened punch and then add sugar as needed when you adjust the flavor of your punch.
2. To add a bit of 'fizz' to your punch, you can add ginger ale, lemon lime soda, or sparkling wine to your punch.
3. To keep the punch warm during a party, simply set your slow cooker on warm.

How to store holiday punch.

Once your punch has fully cooled, it can be stored in a large jug or pitcher and refrigerated. When properly stored, the punch should keep for up a few days. This punch can also be frozen for up to a few months. You can also make ice cubes from your leftover punch and add them to the punch to serve cold.

Serve this recipe with one of these tasty ideas.

• Crockpot Cranberry Chili Cocktail Sausages
• Dutch Oven Whole Roasted Chicken
• Crockpot Cranberry Barbecue Meatballs
• Leftover Turkey Casserole With Rice
• Pan Roasted Christmas Chicken Recipe
• Oven Roasted Skillet Turkey Breast