Description
Christmas Frost Fairy Punch is a magical, refreshing holiday drink that combines the crispness of white cranberry juice with the sweetness of sparkling white grape juice and coconut water. This sparkling, pastel blue punch is accented by a shimmer of edible glitter, making it the perfect festive drink for your holiday celebrations. With enchanting garnishes like mint leaves, rock candy sticks, and fresh fruit slices, this punch will captivate your guests with its fairy-like sparkle and delightful taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups white cranberry juice – Provides a crisp, wintery base.
- 2 cups sparkling white grape juice – Adds sweetness and fizz for a refreshing punch.
- 1 cup coconut water – Brings a light, tropical hint to balance the flavor.
- 1 cup club soda or lemon-lime soda – Adds extra bubbles and effervescence.
- A few drops of blue food coloring – For a pastel blue hue that evokes a winter wonderland.
- Edible silver or pearl glitter dust – To create a fairy-like sparkle and shimmer.
- Ice cubes or an ice ring (optional) – To keep the punch cold without diluting it.
Enchanting Garnishes:
- Fresh mint leaves – For a touch of green that complements the blue punch.
- White or light blue rock candy sticks – For stirring and a bit of sweetness.
- Thin slices of lime or starfruit – For a unique, fairy-inspired look.
- Fresh blueberries – For a pop of color and added flavor.
- Silver or pearl sugar rim for glasses (optional) – For an extra frosty effect on the glasses.
Instructions
- Prepare the Punch Base:
In a large punch bowl, combine the white cranberry juice, sparkling white grape juice, and coconut water. Stir well to mix the flavors and create the foundation of this frosty punch. - Add the Bubbles:
Just before serving, pour in the club soda or lemon-lime soda to keep the punch nice and bubbly. This step adds a lively sparkle that enhances the magical, festive feel of the drink. - Add Color:
Add a few drops of blue food coloring to the mixture. Stir until the color is evenly distributed. This soft, frosty blue color is key to creating the punch’s signature wintery look. - Add a Shimmering Sparkle:
Sprinkle edible silver or pearl glitter dust into the punch. Gently stir to create a shimmery, fairy-like effect. This magical touch will captivate anyone who sees it, making the punch look even more enchanting. - Optional Chilling Tip:
If you want to keep the punch cold without diluting it, freeze some white cranberry juice into ice cubes or an ice ring. Add mint leaves or blueberries inside the ice ring before freezing to add a beautiful touch while keeping the punch cold.
Notes
- Make it Sparkling: The key to the sparkling effect is adding the club soda or lemon-lime soda just before serving, ensuring that the bubbles remain lively.
- Customize the Garnish: Feel free to experiment with different garnishes like orange slices or edible flowers for a unique look.
- For a Sweet Touch: If you want a sweeter punch, you can add a little more sparkling white grape juice or a splash of simple syrup to taste.
- Optional Alcoholic Version: For an adult version, you can add a splash of vodka, rum, or champagne to make the punch even more festive.
- Chill the Base in Advance: You can prepare the base of the punch (without the soda or glitter) in advance and refrigerate it. Just add the final ingredients before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no baking)
- Category: Drink, Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 85 kcal
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg