Food and Recipes Drinks Cocktails Texas Santa Punch Be the first to rate & review! Use no-sugar-added pomegranate juice and dry sparkling wine so the punch won't be too sweet. Freshly squeezed lime juice is best. Float frozen cranberries and an ice ring in the punch bowl for a festive chill. By Patricia S York Patricia S York Patricia was the assistant food editor at Southern Living and worked with the Southern Living food team from 2006-2022. She contributed to articles about food, gardening, and pets. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on November 25, 2017 Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham Hands On Time: 30 mins Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins Yield: Makes 3 3/4 qt. Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1 qt. pomegranate juice 3 cups blanco tequila 1 cup fresh lime juice 1 cup cranberry juice 1 (750-ml.) bottle dry sparkling wine, chilled Directions Bring sugar and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat, stirring constantly. Boil, stirring constantly, 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Cool syrup completely (about 45 minutes). Stir together pomegranate juice, next 3 ingredients, and simple syrup; chill 4 hours. Pour mixture into a punch bowl, and gently stir in sparkling wine just before serving. Rate It Print