Description
White Christmas punch blends creamy coconut rum with festive holiday flavors. Guests will enjoy this refreshing cocktail that brings winter magic to any celebration you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk (unsweetened or sweetened)
- 2 cups (475 ml) pineapple juice
- 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) lemon-lime soda
- ½ cup (120 ml) white cranberry juice
- ½ cup (120 ml) cream of coconut
- Fresh cranberries
- Sliced limes or lemons
- Rosemary sprigs
- Shredded coconut
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Blend Base: Combine coconut milk, pineapple juice, and white cranberry juice in a large punch bowl, stirring until the mixture achieves a smooth, homogeneous consistency.
- Enhance Texture: Whisk cream of coconut into the liquid blend, creating a rich and velvety foundation that amplifies the punch’s luxurious mouthfeel.
- Chill and Infuse: Refrigerate the punch for at least one hour, allowing flavors to harmonize and develop a crisp, refreshing character.
- Prepare and Garnish: Before serving, gently stir the punch to reintegrate any settled ingredients, then embellish with floating pineapple chunks or delicate shreds of coconut to enhance the tropical profile.
- Serve Chilled: Add crushed ice just prior to serving to maintain an optimal temperature and provide a frost-kissed presentation that beckons guests to indulge.
Notes
- Optimize Chilling Time: Refrigerate for 2-3 hours for maximum flavor infusion, allowing tropical ingredients to blend seamlessly and develop a more intense taste profile.
- Control Sweetness Balance: Adjust cream of coconut quantity based on personal preference, tasting and adding gradually to prevent overwhelming sweetness.
- Elevate Presentation: Use clear punch bowl to showcase beautiful white color and floating garnishes, creating visual appeal that matches the drink’s elegant aesthetic.
- Dietary Modification: Substitute lactose-free coconut milk and use sugar-free juices for guests with dietary restrictions, maintaining the punch’s signature tropical flavor while accommodating various nutritional needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Cocktails
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg