Peppermint Punch Recipe

Peppermint punch topped with crushed candy cane.

5 from 20 votes

Peppermint Punch Recipe

Peppermint Punch is a creamy Christmas drink with eggnog, peppermint ice cream, club soda or ginger ale, and crushed candy canes.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

1 quart Eggnog
½ gallon Peppermint Ice Cream, (we like Bluebell's)
1 liter Club soda, or Ginger Ale
crushed candy cane, (optional topping)

Instructions

Let the peppermint ice cream soften slightly, then stir it together with the eggnog in a large punch bowl until creamy.
Gently stir in the chilled club soda or ginger ale just before serving.
Serve immediately for the best fizz and creamy texture.
If poured into cups, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top.

Notes

Recipe Tips.

Chill the eggnog 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 eggnog and soda ahead, then mix everything together right before serving for the best texture and fizz.

Make ahead of time. If you are going to drink it within a few hours, make it last a little longer by putting it in the fridge.

Store. 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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