White Christmas Punch with Coconut and Pineapple

White Christmas Punch with Coconut and Pineapple

White Christmas punch blends pineapple juice, white cranberry juice, cream of coconut, white rum, and crushed ice into a pale, softly slushy drink. Unlike a fizzy pitcher punch, this version is served semi-frozen in individual glasses, with shredded coconut and whole cranberries on top.

Use cold ingredients and blend only until the ice is smooth. The drink should be thick enough to hold its toppings, but it will thin as the ice melts, so pour and serve it right away.

Ingredients for White Christmas Punch

• 1 cup chilled pineapple juice (240g)
• 1 cup chilled white cranberry juice (240g)
• 1/2 cup cream of coconut (150g)
• 1 cup white rum (225g)
• 3 cups crushed ice (450g), plus more as needed
• 1/4 cup finely shredded or flaked coconut (20g)
• 12 fresh cranberries, for garnish

How to Make White Christmas Punch

1. Chill the glasses: If convenient, place four short tumblers in the refrigerator or freezer for 5 to 10 minutes while you prepare the drink.
2. Blend the liquids: Add the pineapple juice, white cranberry juice, cream of coconut, and rum to a blender. Secure the lid and blend for about 10 seconds, until no streaks of cream of coconut remain.
3. Blend with ice: Add the crushed ice, secure the lid, and blend for about 20 to 30 seconds, checking after 20 seconds. Stop when the drink is uniformly pale and softly slushy, with no large ice pieces. If it is too thin, add more crushed ice about 1/2 cup at a time and blend briefly. If the mixture stops circulating, pause to scrape or stir it; work in batches if the blender jar is crowded.
4. Pour and garnish: Divide among the tumblers, filling each nearly to the rim. Top each drink with a small mound of coconut and three whole cranberries. Serve immediately, while the drink is thick enough to support the toppings.

Cream of Coconut vs. Coconut Milk

Cream of coconut is sweetened and richer than coconut milk. It gives this blended punch its creamy body and much of its sweetness; swapping in the same amount of coconut milk will change both the flavor and texture.

Juice and cream of coconut vary in sweetness. If the blended drink tastes too sweet, add a little more pineapple or white cranberry juice along with crushed ice, then blend briefly to keep it thick.

White Christmas Punch Variations

Fizzy Coconut-Milk Punch

For a lighter pitcher-style drink, use coconut milk in a chilled base of pineapple juice, white cranberry juice, and rum. Stir if the coconut milk separates, and add lemon-lime soda just before serving. This is a separate preparation: do not add soda to the semi-frozen drink. For another batch drink, try Christmas Pomegranate Champagne Punch.

Coconut-Rum Variation

Replace some or all of the white rum with coconut rum for a stronger coconut flavor. The drink may also taste sweeter.

Alcohol-Free Adaptation

Omit the rum, then adjust the juice and crushed ice gradually until the drink is thick and cold. This changes the balance and may require more ice to reach a slushy texture.

Can You Make White Christmas Punch Ahead?

Blend the punch just before serving. As it stands, the ice melts, the drink thins, and the coconut and cranberries can sink. No storage duration is established for the finished blended drink.

Nutrition

Approximate nutrition per drink, based on 4 servings: 360 calories, 2g protein, 9g fat, and 38g carbohydrates. Per 100g: about 105 calories, 1g protein, 3g fat, and 11g carbohydrates. Estimates include the garnishes and vary by ingredient brand.