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These easy punch recipes make entertaining a breeze! They’re quick to make with both non-alcoholic and alcoholic punch options. Looking for an easy festive party drink? Think punch! It’s quick to make a large batch that feeds a crowd, and even better: it makes and impressive centerpiece for the table. Garnish it with fresh citrus, fruits, and herbs, and your guests won’t be able to resist ladling out a drink. Here are our top 5 punch recipes for entertaining, including both alcoholic punch recipes and non-alcoholic variations. Tip: If you’re serving a crowd that includes kids and adults avoiding alcohol, let your guests spike the drink after ladling it out of the bowl! And now…5 great punch recipes for parties! Other types of punchThere’s another type of punch we didn’t include here: single serving punch cocktails! These classic drinks are made to order in a single serving, instead of being served in a punch bowl. Here are a few classic punch cocktails:
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This Party Punch recipe is fruity and pleases everyone! Enjoy the delicious flavors of cranberry and pineapple (and spike it if you like).
*Or, make it both alcoholic and non alcoholic! Spike the drink after you ladle it out of the punch bowl: add 2 ounces rum to 8 ounces (1 cup) punch.
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Tropical Alcoholic Punch — One of my all-time favorite party drinks! Feel free to leave the alcohol out if desired. This punch tastes delicious even without it! Tropical Alcoholic Punch RecipeWith warmer around the corner, nothing beats a glass of cool and refreshing punch. This goes down so easily. It’s sweet, citrusy, and has a tropical vibe. You can make the punch as either alcoholic or not depending on your needs. Simply omit the alcohol if you don’t want your punch to pack a punch. For the base of the punch, I used Country Time Lemonade Starter Liquid Drink Mix and Kool-Aid Tropical Punch Liquid Drink Mix, combined with water. I found the ingredients at VONS. Look for the “new” tag at your local VONS or Safeway stores to find new items like these at great values. There are pineapple and orange juices for brightness, lemon-lime soda for carbonation, and a few big handfuls of diced fruit. It’s like punch and sangria all in one. What’s in the Alcoholic Party Punch?For this spiked punch recipe, you’ll need:
How to Make Alcoholic PunchAdd the lemonade and tropical punch drink mixes to a large pitcher, as well as 4 cups of water. Pour in the lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, orange juice, diced fruit, and stir to combine. If making as an alcoholic punch, add all the alcohols and stir. Pour the party punch over ice and enjoy! Can I Use Different Fruit Juices?Yes! There’s lots of wiggle room in the recipe based on personal preferences and what you have on hand for the types of fruit juices and fruit selected. I used strawberries, pineapple, mango, and oranges, but use your favorites. Can I Prep This Drink in Advance?I don’t recommend making this alcoholic fruit punch too far in advance because the lemon-lime soda loses its carbonation over time. You could certainly measure out the other liquids before a party though. Tips for the Best Spiked PunchThe beauty of this party punch recipe is that you can adjust the flavors easily to suit your own tastes. If you don’t like one of the alcohols I’ve listed in the recipe, swap it out for your alcohol of choice. If you’re worried about the alcoholic party punch getting diluted from the melting ice cubes, I recommend using all frozen fruit instead of ice. That way, you’ll have more fruit to eat once the punch is gone and it will stay cold without becoming watery! One last note: you should wait to make this alcoholic punch until your guests arrive. The lemon-lime soda loses its carbonation over time, so you can’t make this drink too far in advance. More Easy Party Drinks:ALL OF MY DRINK RECIPES! Malibu Sunset — A fun, fruity, easy Malibu drink recipe!! Because there’s really no wrong way to do pineapple, orange juice, coconut rum, grenadine, and cherries! Tequila Sunrise — Not only is it pretty to look at, but a Tequila Sunrise is also refreshing, nostalgic, and the grenadine sweetens it up enough that you may not even notice it packs quite a punch! The BEST Homemade Margaritas — Nothing fake, neon green, and no sugary chemicals! This is the best homemade margarita recipe I’ve tried and it’s the easiest! Rum Runner — This delicious Rum Runner recipe (complete with my secret ingredient of amaretto) packs a punch that can sneak up on you! Tropical Mango Mimosas — A fun, easy, and refreshing twist on classic mimosas!! A party favorite at your next brunch or event! Everyone will want REFILLS! Salty Dog Cocktail – A cousin to a greyhound, this bright, refreshing drink is made with vodka (or gin), grapefruit juice, and a sea-salted rim!! Easy to make a pitcher of it or make in advance if you’re entertaining!! Manhattan Cocktail – This classic bourbon cocktail is made with vermouth, Angostura bitters, and orange peel for a sophisticated and easy drink everyone should know how to make! Post is brought to you by Safeway. The recipe, images, text, and opinions expressed are my own. In other areas look for your local VONS, CARRS, Tom Thumb, or Randalls. #safeway We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. |