Q1: Can I make these ahead of time for a Christmas party?

Yes, the decorated jars and the felt beards are the perfect make-ahead component! You can have a whole army of Santas ready to go. Then, when your party starts, you can simply have your guests fill their own glasses with the punch and add their own whipped cream topping for a fun, interactive experience.

Q2: Can I make this a big-batch punch instead of individual drinks?

Yes, absolutely! Simply multiply the punch ingredients by the number of guests you have and mix them all together in a large punch bowl. You can then let your guests serve themselves in their own, personal Santa jar.

Q3: How do I make this punch alcoholic for the grown-up elves?

For a delicious, boozy "Tipsy Santa" version, you can simply add about 1 to 1 1/2 ounces of your favorite clear liquor to each glass. A classic vodka, a white rum, or even a coconut rum would all be fantastic choices.

Q4: What can I use if I don't have a hot-glue gun?

If you don't have a hot-glue gun, you can easily use a strong craft glue or some good-quality, double-sided tape to secure the belts and the mustaches.

Q5: Can I use different juices or sodas?

Of course! The key to the "Santa suit" look is a vibrant, red-colored punch . A classic cranberry-ginger ale or a fruit punch would also be fantastic and festive alternatives.

Santa Claus Punch (A Fun Christmas Mocktail!)

A festive and fun recipe for a ‘Santa Claus Cranberry Punch,’ a simple mocktail served in creatively decorated mason jars. This no-cook, kid-friendly drink is a fizzy blend of lemon-lime soda and cranberry juice, brightened with a squeeze of fresh lime. The real magic of this recipe is in the presentation: each mason jar is decorated with a felt ‘Santa belt,’ and a cutout felt ‘beard’ and ‘mustache’ are slipped over the rim. The drink is then topped with a generous swirl of whipped cream ‘hair’ and a maraschino cherry ‘nose’ to complete the adorable Santa look.

Author: Evelyn

Ingredients

6 cups lemon-lime soda (48 ounces)
2 cups cranberry juice (16 ounces)
1 lime, quartered
Whipped cream, for topping
4 maraschino cherries
Confectioners’ sugar, for sprinkling (optional)
For Decoration (non-edible supplies):
4 plain-sided 16-ounce mason jars
Black and white felt
Aluminum foil
Hot-glue gun

Instructions

Decorate the Jars: First, create the Santa decorations for the four mason jars.
To make the belts, cut four 1.25-by-7-inch strips of black felt. Cut four 1.75-inch squares of aluminum foil for the buckles. Slide the felt strips through slits in the foil squares to create the belts. Wrap a belt around the middle of each jar and secure with a dot of hot glue.
To make the face, use a template or freehand cut four beards and four mustaches from the white felt. Attach a mustache to the top of each beard with a dot of glue.
Assemble the Drinks: Pour 1 1/2 cups of lemon-lime soda and 1/2 cup of cranberry juice into each decorated jar.
Squeeze the juice from one lime quarter into each jar.
Slip a prepared felt beard over the mouth of each jar.
Mound whipped cream on top of each drink to resemble Santa’s hair and beard. Top the whipped cream with a maraschino cherry.
Insert a straw and, if desired, sprinkle with confectioners’ sugar ‘snow.’ Serve immediately.

Notes

Special Equipment: This recipe requires crafting supplies like a hot-glue gun, felt, and scissors for the jar decorations.
This is a very simple, no-cook drink recipe where the primary focus is on the creative, festive presentation.
The drink itself is a mocktail, making it perfect for a kid-friendly Christmas party.
The article references templates for the beard and mustache that are not included in the provided text.

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/santa-claus-punch/