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Red Hot Christmas Punch

November 25, 2020 by Emily Hill 21 Comments

Spice up your holiday parties with red hot Christmas punch! This holiday features a bit of fizz and a whole lot of flavor!

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I generally wait to decorate for Christmas until Thanksgiving is over, but with how 2020’s gone so far, I’m all about getting up that holiday cheer ASAP.

And diving into that holiday food while sipping on holiday punch!

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I’m still kind of in denial Christmas is around the corner. I swear it comes more quickly each year—and I’m far less prepared when it does arrive.

Good thing I have a solid collection of go-to holiday traditions and recipes like this red hot Christmas punch. They make planning holiday get-togethers so much easier!

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I don’t serve holiday punch very often because Diet Coke is usually my beverage of choice. (I go through A LOT of this caffeinated beverage during the holidays.)

But special occasions like holiday cookie exchanges and New Year’s Eve parties call for something more festive. Red hot Christmas punch looks especially pretty on a holiday table—and in holiday glasses.

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This holiday punch has a flavor reminiscent of Christmas thanks to one crazy, awesome ingredient.

And no, I’m not talking about the Sprite, although it does make this punch that much better.

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This red hot Christmas punch legit has Red Hots candies in it! They’ve been dissolved in water and combined with orange juice, lemonade, cranberry juice and pineapple juice and then frozen into rings (or in this case, mini bundts).

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Those deliciously slushy rings are added to a punch bowl and then chilled Sprite is poured over them. The result is a slightly cinnamon, slightly fruity, super refreshing holiday punch!

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We all know no holiday party is complete without some yummy appetizers to go with that holiday punch. I’m a huge fan of the ever-popular cheesy pigs in a blanket.

We love to take ’em up a notch with the addition of creamy homemade dipping sauces like sweet sriracha and honey mustard. Other appetizers you’ll find on our holiday table include , game day spinach dip, sweet onion crack dip, and cowboy caviar.

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Pretty much every holiday appetizer (and holiday dessert) pairs perfectly with this red hot Christmas punch. Don’t believe me? Better give it a try!

Ready to see how easy it is to make this holiday punch? Let’s do it!

How to Make Red Hot Christmas Punch

Step 1: Dissolve Red Hots candies in water over medium heat, stirring frequently. Allow to cool.
Step 2: Mix orange juice, lemonade, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice in a large bowl. Add cooled red hot candies. Freeze into rings.
Step 3: Pour Sprite over ring in large punch bowl when ready to serve.

While I love a good classic punch bowl set, I’m dying over this stainless steel punch bowl!

Printable recipe for red hot Christmas punch below. Enjoy!

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Red Hot Christmas Punch

Yield: 24
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Spice up your holiday parties with red hot Christmas punch! This holiday features a bit of fizz and a whole lot of flavor!

Ingredients

  • 1 can frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 can frozen lemonade concentrate
  • 1/2 (64-oz) can cranberry juice
  • 1/2 (46-oz) can pineapple juice
  • 1 (5.5-oz) box red hots candies
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 (2-liter) bottles Sprite

Instructions

  1. Dissolve red hots candies in water over medium heat, stirring frequently. Allow to cool.
  2. Mix orange juice, lemonade, cranberry juice, and pineapple juice in a large bowl. Add cooled red hot candies. Freeze into rings (about 2 large bundt pans or 12 mini bundts).
  3. Pour Sprite over rings in large punch bowl when ready to serve.

Notes

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 58Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 41mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 1g
© Emily Hill
Cuisine: American / Category: drinks

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Comments

  1. SOB

    November 28, 2017 at 8:58 pm

    Love me some Red Hots!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      November 28, 2017 at 10:08 pm

      Me too!

      Reply
  2. Mais Rápido

    December 1, 2017 at 6:29 pm

    I love red hots!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      December 1, 2017 at 9:45 pm

      Yay! I bet you’ll love this punch!

      Reply
  3. Mike

    March 23, 2019 at 8:06 pm

    wow! I loved your blog. I love red hots too.

    Reply
  4. Lamzalo

    April 12, 2020 at 6:03 pm

    In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine juices, Red Hots and cinnamon stick. Cover and cook on low for 2-4 hours or until heated through and candies are dissolved. Discard cinnamon stick before serving. Serve with additional cinnamon sticks or sugared cranberries if desired.

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      April 13, 2020 at 11:38 am

      Sounds delish!

      Reply
  5. Beth

    December 1, 2020 at 2:56 pm

    This looks so delicious and refreshing! I can’t wait to give this a try! I’m so excited!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      December 1, 2020 at 10:38 pm

      Yay! Hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  6. Kathryn Donangelo

    December 1, 2020 at 3:49 pm

    This is such a fun Christmas treat! Love the combination of red hots and punch!! I can not wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      December 1, 2020 at 10:38 pm

      Hope you like it!

      Reply
  7. Sara Welch

    December 1, 2020 at 3:50 pm

    What a fantastic punch! Love the idea of the hot candies too; perfectly sweet with a kick!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      December 1, 2020 at 10:38 pm

      Right? Love sweet and a bit spicy!

      Reply
  8. LAUREN KELLY

    December 1, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    We loved this! Delicious and so pretty!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      December 1, 2020 at 10:38 pm

      Yay!!

      Reply
  9. Nathan

    December 1, 2020 at 3:56 pm

    This is such a unique recipe! I never would’ve thought to make a punch using Red Hots, but this looks absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      December 1, 2020 at 10:38 pm

      You’ll love it!

      Reply
  10. Cathleen

    December 1, 2020 at 4:22 pm

    Okay, first of all… your photos are gorgeous!! It is making me want to reach out and grab a glass. Plus, I almost have all of the ingredients! Definitely giving this a go!!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      December 1, 2020 at 10:38 pm

      Yay! Hope you like it!

      Reply
  11. Lisa Huff

    December 1, 2020 at 4:58 pm

    What a fun and delicious combo with the red hots and cranberry juice! Such a great holiday punch and loving the color! So pretty!

    Reply
    • Emily Hill

      December 1, 2020 at 10:37 pm

      It really is so pretty and so yummy!

      Reply

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