Description
White Christmas Punch is a festive, creamy beverage combining vanilla ice cream, milk, and lemon-lime soda, garnished with sparkling sugared cranberries. This refreshing punch offers a sweet, fizzy, and visually appealing drink ideal for holiday gatherings, with the option to add rum or vodka for an adult twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups lemon-lime soda
- 0.5 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons coarse sugar or sparkling sugar (optional)
- 2 ounces rum or vodka (optional, for adults)
Instructions
- Soften Ice Cream and Blend: Let the vanilla ice cream soften slightly at room temperature, then place it in a large bowl or blender along with the milk. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Add Lemon-Lime Soda: Gently stir in the lemon-lime soda to the mixture carefully to preserve its carbonation and fizz.
- Sugar the Cranberries: Roll the fresh cranberries in coarse or sparkling sugar and set them aside to create a frosty, decorative coating.
- Serve the Punch: Pour the punch into individual glasses or a large punch bowl. Top with the sugared cranberries for an attractive presentation.
- Add Alcohol (Optional): If serving adults, add rum or vodka to taste, mixing gently to combine flavors.
- Keep Chilled: Keep the punch chilled by placing the bowl on a tray of ice or using frozen punch cubes to maintain cool temperature without diluting the drink.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, omit the rum or vodka.
- Use freshly chilled ingredients for best fizz and flavor.
- The sugared cranberries add both visual appeal and an icy burst of sweetness.
- This punch is best served immediately to retain carbonation.
- Frozen cranberries can be used but may lose some texture when sugared.
