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Peppermint Punch is such an easy and festive drink to make for Christmas parties and holiday gatherings. It’s creamy, minty and comes together with just a few ingredients, which makes it perfect when you need something quick but still fun for the holidays.
It’s made with egg nog, peppermint ice cream, club soda or ginger ale, and crushed candy canes. We love serving this at Christmas parties, holiday dinners, and cookie decorating nights because it feels like a dessert and drink in one. Sprinkle crushed candy canes on top of each cup for a pretty peppermint finish everyone loves.
This peppermint flavored punch is perfect for holiday gatherings, along with our Christmas Punch and Holiday Punch.
Why You’ll Love It + Why It Works:
- Two Holiday Flavors in One: Egg nog and peppermint ice cream make it rich, sweet, and festive.
- Mixes in Minutes: Easy to mix together in minutes for holiday dinners, parties, and movie nights.
- Peppermint Ice Cream Adds Flavor and Creaminess: It gives the punch its cool mint taste and dessert-like texture.
- Fizz Goes in With the Creamy Base: Club soda keeps it lighter, while ginger ale adds extra sweetness.
Peppermint Punch Ingredients
- Egg Nog (1 quart): Creates the creamy holiday base and adds classic Christmas flavor.
- Peppermint Ice Cream, we like Bluebell’s (½ gallon): Adds peppermint flavor, sweetness, and a creamy chilled texture.
- Club soda, or Ginger Ale (1 liter): Adds fizz and lightens the punch, with ginger ale adding extra sweetness.
- Crushed candy cane, optional topping: Adds peppermint crunch, color, and a festive garnish for each cup.
How to Make Peppermint Punch
MIX. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl (or punch bowl).
SERVE. If poured into cups, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
Feel free to add some homemade whipped cream too. It’s just so easy, quick and yummy!
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Chill the egg nog and soda before mixing so the punch stays cold longer.
- Let the peppermint ice cream soften slightly so it blends into the punch more easily.
- Use club soda for a lighter punch or ginger ale for a sweeter, more flavorful version.
- Add crushed candy canes to individual cups right before serving so they stay crunchy.
- Make-ahead tip: chill the egg nog and soda ahead, then mix everything together right before serving for the best texture and fizz.
Peppermint Punch Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 quart Egg Nog
- ½ gallon Peppermint Ice Cream, (we like Bluebell’s)
- 1 liter Club soda, or Ginger Ale
- crushed candy cane, (optional topping)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- If poured into cups, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.
Notes
- Chill the egg nog and soda before mixing so the punch stays cold longer.
- Let the peppermint ice cream soften slightly so it blends into the punch more easily.
- Use club soda for a lighter punch or ginger ale for a sweeter, more flavorful version.
- Add crushed candy canes to individual cups right before serving so they stay crunchy.
- Make-ahead tip: chill the egg nog and soda ahead, then mix everything together right before serving for the best texture and fizz.
Nutrition
Recipe FAQ
If you are going to drink it within a few hours, make it last a little longer by putting it in the fridge.
For longer storage, freeze it. When you’re ready to drink it, thaw it enough to be placed in the blender. Another thing you can do with leftovers of this Peppermint Punch is to pour it into a popsicle mold. Freeze for a frozen summer snack.
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This recipe was first shared November, 2014.
Does the ginger ale curdle the eggnog? 😅
Wonderful and easy, it has been a hit for Christmas
We love making your recipes. We made this last night for Christmas movie night, it was a hit.
I enjoyed making this peppermint punch and I’m glad, guests loved it! So festive and delicious!
I love how simple and easy this is to make! Thank you for always sharing the best recipes!
This is a crows pleaser!!
This drink is so delicious and perfect for holiday parties! I love the added peppermint, even the non eggnog fans liked this punch!
My family thinks I am so weird because I love adding ginger ale to eggnog. Adding peppermint ice cream is excellent!
This is so festive and fun! I love the flavor the peppermint adds to the punch!
I am all for drinks that don’t require a lot of ingredients! This is so good! Love the little pieces of peppermint crunch!