Description
Celebrate the season with this creamy and bubbly White Christmas Punch—a festive blend of vanilla ice cream, almond and vanilla extracts, and sparkling ginger ale, all in one elegant drink. It’s easy to whip up, crowd-pleasing, and oh-so-magical for any winter gathering. Whether you’re hosting brunch, an evening party, or looking for easy holiday drink ideas, this recipe is your ticket to sweet, snowy joy in a glass. Perfect for kids and adults alike, it’s one of those easy recipes that turns into a treasured tradition. Great for breakfast ideas, drinkable desserts, or festive food ideas to boost the holiday cheer!
Ingredients
3 cups vanilla ice cream
2 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups ginger ale
whipped cream for topping (optional)
1/4 cup fresh cranberries
1/2 cup mini marshmallows
Instructions
1. Let the vanilla ice cream soften at room temperature for 10–15 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened ice cream, milk, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
3. Gently stir in the ginger ale until combined and fizzy.
4. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
5. Top each glass with whipped cream, cranberries, and mini marshmallows before serving.
Notes
You can use French vanilla ice cream for a richer, custardy flavor.
Avoid diet or low-fat versions of ice cream and ginger ale to preserve texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: holiday punch, white Christmas drink, non-alcoholic Christmas punch, easy recipe, festive drinks