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Midnight Frost Christmas Punch

A stunning, dark purple holiday mocktail featuring blackberry and pomegranate juices with a festive sugar rim and sparkling finish.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 glasses
Course: Beverages, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 110

Ingredients
  

Punch Base
  • 2 cups blackberry juice chilled
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice chilled
  • 1 cup lemon-lime soda or sparkling water
Garnish & Rim
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for rimming
  • 1 wedge lime for wetting rim
  • 0.5 cup fresh blackberries
  • 4 sprigs fresh mint
  • 2 cups ice cubes

Equipment

  • Pitcher or punch bowl
  • Small plate for rimming
  • Stirring spoon
  • Glasses

Method
 

  1. Place sugar on a small flat plate. Run the lime wedge around the rim of each glass to moisten.
  2. Dip the moistened rims into the sugar to coat them evenly.
  3. In a large pitcher, combine the chilled blackberry juice and pomegranate juice.
  4. Just before serving, stir in the lemon-lime soda or sparkling water to add fizz.
  5. Add ice, fresh blackberries, and mint sprigs to the pitcher or individual glasses.
  6. Pour into sugar-rimmed glasses and serve immediately.

Notes

For an adult version, add 1 cup of vodka or gin. Use diet soda for a lower sugar option.