Mrs. Claus’ Cherry Kiss Punch | Red Christmas Party Cocktail
Mrs. Claus’ Cherry Kiss Punch – Easy Red Christmas Cocktail
If there’s one thing that makes a holiday cocktail feel extra festive, it’s a gorgeous bright-red color!
This Mrs. Claus’ Cherry Kiss Punch is fruity, sweet, slightly tart, and perfect for serving at Christmas parties.
I love how pretty it looks with fresh cherries, cranberries, and a little Christmas greenery.
And the best part? It’s a batched cocktail, which means you can make plenty for your guests without having to mix individual drinks.
A Delicious Cherry Christmas Punch
This holiday punch combines vanilla vodka, cherry liqueur, tart cherry juice, cranberry-raspberry juice, and fresh lime.
The vanilla vodka adds a soft sweetness that complements the cherry flavor beautifully.
The cranberry-raspberry juice brings a little tartness, while the lemon-lime soda gives everything a refreshing bubbly finish.
It’s fruity without being overly heavy, making it perfect for Christmas entertaining.
For another gorgeous red Christmas cocktail, check out my Rudolph’s Cranberry Pineapple Rum Punch.
The Prettiest Mrs. Claus Cocktail
I love serving this recipe in a clear glass dispenser surrounded by Christmas greenery, pretty bows, and holiday glasses.
Add fresh cherries or cranberries directly to the punch and garnish each glass with a rosemary sprig.
The combination of red and green looks absolutely beautiful!
Make-Ahead Christmas Punch
You can prepare the vodka, liqueur, juices, and lime several hours ahead.
Refrigerate until your guests arrive, then add the lemon-lime soda.
I always recommend adding ice to individual glasses rather than the whole batch so the punch doesn’t become watered down.
Perfect for Holiday Gatherings
Whether you’re hosting Christmas Eve, a holiday cocktail party, or a festive girls’ night, Mrs. Claus’ Cherry Kiss Punch is an easy and delicious recipe to add to your menu.
It’s simple, pretty, sweet, and full of delicious cherry flavor.
Cheers to Mrs. Claus and a very merry Christmas!
Ingredients
Servings: Approximately 10–12
2 cups vanilla vodka
1 cup cherry liqueur
3 cups tart cherry juice
2 cups cranberry-raspberry juice
½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 cups lemon-lime soda
Fresh cherries or cranberries, for garnish
Fresh rosemary sprigs, optional
Ice, for serving
Directions
- 1. Add the vanilla vodka and cherry liqueur to a large pitcher or punch bowl.
2. Pour in the tart cherry juice, cranberry-raspberry juice, and lime juice.
3. Stir everything together.
4. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
5. Immediately before serving, add the lemon-lime soda.
6. Stir gently and add fresh cherries or cranberries.
7. Pour over ice in individual cocktail glasses.
8. Garnish with rosemary, if desired, and serve immediately.
