33 Fantastic Party Punches for Every Occasion (2024)

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Colleen Graham

Freelance writer and co*cktail book author Colleen Graham is a seasoned mixologist who loves sharing her knowledge of spirits and passion for preparing drinks.

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Updated on 02/9/24

How Much Punch Will You Need?

A pitcher works perfectly for small affairs with just a few guests, though larger parties require extra planning. The general rule is to provideone gallon of punch for every 10 guests. A conservative estimate assumes each guest will drink about three four-ounce servings. If you're providing other beverages, reducethe amount of punch you make.

To estimate how much punch a recipe will make:

Keep in mind that there are 128 ounces in 1 gallon.
Add up all of the liquid ingredients to estimatethe recipe's total volume.
Multiply or divide the volume to fit the number of guests you expect, and double or triple the recipe if needed.

Tips for Party Punch Success

Avoid adding ice to the punch itself since it'll start to dilute the drink as it melts. Instead, place ice in cups for guests to serve themselves.
There are several ways to keep a punch chilled without diluting it. Freeze some of the punch ahead of time and add those to the bowl or make an ice ring. Or use frozen fruit in place of fresh fruit.
If you plan on making a sparkling punch, add the bubbly or club soda last or else it'll go flat.

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Planters Punch
Planters Punch is a classic drink that's full of summer flavor. Its roots trace back to Jamaica and typically calls for high-quality rum. This nonalcoholic version is rum-free, but still vibrant and refreshing, thanks to a trio of juices (orange, pineapple, and lemon), grenadine, and sliced fresh fruit. It's a great punch for celebrations where you have different age groups; to make it an adult drink, set out a bottle of rum and guests can add as much or little as they like.
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Holiday Punch
This gorgeous jewel-toned holiday punch is a festive drink that works for every Christmas, Hanukkah, and other winter gatherings. It features Lambrusco (a sparkling Italian red wine), Byrrh (a fortified wine with coffee and orange flavors), and a spiced rosemary simple syrup. Club soda is added right before serving for a light effervescence that ties everything together.
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White Wine Sangria With Summer Fruits
In the hot, humid summer months, a lighter punch like this white wine sangria will quench thirsty guests at cookouts and picnics. The big-batch co*cktail tastes even better after an overnight stint in the fridge, which allows flavors of the wine and fresh fruit—including ripe seasonal peaches and strawberries— to mingle and marry.
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Strawberry Champagne Punch
This strawberry champagne punch can be made any time of year since frozen strawberries can be used, but it's especially delicious in the spring and summer when fresh berries are available. Frozen fruit punch concentrate and orange juice for the base with a full bottle of Champagne and cans of ginger ale added before serving to give it a lovely fizziness.
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Red Wine Sangria
Red wine sangria is a classic that's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Use this recipe as a loose guide to make a drink that speaks to you and your guests. Swap the lemon and oranges for berries, use bourbon instead of brandy — the fun of this sangria comes from how easy it is to customize and make your own.
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Bloody Rum Punch
Though it's billed as a Halloween drink, this "bloody" rum punch is great all year round. Red wine gives it a red spooky color, but the tropical rum and fresh-squeezed lime juice makes it a nice summer sipper, too. The recipe also calls for triple sec, so it's definitely on the stronger side—considered yourself warned.
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Low-Sugar Citrus, Strawberry, and Rosemary Sangria Recipe
Sangrias are always a hit at summer celebrations, but many recipes are loaded with sugar. This lightened-up recipe cuts down the sweetness by using a dry wine and vodka, which amps up the booziness without additional sugar. Finally, the natural sugars of the citrus and berries infuse overnight, which gives the punch plenty of flavor.
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Rose Sangria
A pretty-in-pink rosé sangria is a fun, flirty sipper that's perfect for warm-weather celebrations. Use a dry white wine to balance out the sweetness from fresh summer fruits and deep caramel notes of the brandy. The fruits are macerated in sugar to quickly draw out their flavor so you only need to chill the drink for an hour, then add club soda at the very end.
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Jim Beam Fruit Punch
If your party could usea little whiskey, try theJim Beam fruit punch. This recipe mixes cherry-flavored bourbon with strawberry liqueur and passion fruit juice. Finish it with Champagne, strawberries, and lemons for extra pizazz.
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Pineapple and Sage Gimlet
A pitcher-sized recipe,thepineapple and sage gimletis a fantastic addition towarm weather parties. It requires just five ingredients, including fresh sage, pineapple juice, and a premium gin. While fresh pineapple chunks are optional, they add even more tropical flavor and visual interest to the drink.
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Rosé Berry Bliss
Sweet and lovely, the Rosé Berry Blissis a great last-minute punch. It uses rosé wine and lemon-lime soda along with frozen blueberries and frozen pink lemonade. Perfect for intimate affairs and serving in elegant flutes, it's an effervescent drink everyone willenjoy.
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White Peach and Mango Sangria
No matter the occasion, sangria is a popular party drink. Though the recipes vary, they all feature lots of fruit and wine, sometimes with a little liquor. Thiswhite peach and mango sangriais a fun twist, featuring pinot grigio, mango rum, and peach schnapps.
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Pimm's and Lemonade
A favorite in the U.K., Pimm's and Lemonade is superiorly refreshing. It's typically made with the namesake liqueur and carbonated lemonade and the addition of fresh cucumber, mint, orange, and strawberry screams of summer.
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Apricot Sunray
Apricots aren't typical in a punch, but they are a fantastic way to brighten up the party. Inthe Apricot Sunray, the fruit appears in several forms: in a liqueur, as a nectar, and finally fresh as garnishing slices. With blood orange juice,cognac, and dry sparkling wine, it comes together beautifully and is perfect for any celebration where you want a unique drink.
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Packer's Punch
Whether you're watching a game or not, thePacker's Punchis a great drink. It's nothing more than awhiskey-spiked sparkling lemonade, but it's a guaranteed hit, and you'll love how easy it is to make.
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Cranberry Fresh Punch
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Whenthe holidaysroll around, you'll want to serve a special punch that celebrates the season. Thiscranberry fresh punch does the job perfectly. It features a berry-dominant gin, cranberry juice, andallspice dramfor a winter-worthy mix.
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Pomegranate Champagne Punch
Champagne punchaddsa little sparkle to a special occasion. This pomegranate and cranberry recipe is fantastic in its simplicity. All your guests will love how well the two fruit juices mix with citrus vodka, cinnamon syrup, and the Champagne and ginger ale.
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Cranberry Elderflower Champagne Punch
A bright and flavorful drink, the cranberry elderflower Champagne punch is excellent for any occasion. It adds the soft taste of elderflower liqueur to a sweetened blend of cranberry and lemon juices. The floral fruitiness simply comes to life under the bubbles of sparkling wine.
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Tequila Sangria
If you have a group that appreciates tequila, look no further than this sangria. It starts like any other sangria with fresh fruits and white wine, but tequila and a homemade hibiscus syrup transform it into something that's wonderfully unique.
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Berry Bliss Punch
With its brilliant green color, theBerry Bliss Punchis a showstopper. It has a captivating flavor of melon liqueur mixed with both vanilla and raspberry vodkas. Pineapple juice and a littlesoda complete the mix, while red berries add a fun pop of color.
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Halloween Harvest Punch
Two rums and melon liqueur form the base for the Halloween Harvest Punch. It's a great seasonal recipe that's worth hunting down white cranberry juice and unfiltered apple cider. Apple, blueberry, and melon ball garnishes complete this easy drink.
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Cranberry Ginger Shandy
The beer and lemonade of the average shandy can inspire many variations. Cranberry juice and ginger beer are added to the this shandy alongside fresh lemon juice and pale ale or wheat beer. Rimming glasses with ginger sugar gives each sip an extra layer of flavor.
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Mrs. Claus' Wildside Punch
Despite the name, this punch recipe is fabulous year-round.Mrs. Claus' Wildside Punchis extraordinary with its mix of a fruit liqueur and tequila against a base of pomegranate and cranberry juices. It'sfestive and fun and perfect for any party—Christmas or otherwise.
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Mulled Wine
In the winter, warm up your guests with a hot punch like mulled wine. It's a classic that works just as well around the holidays as it does throughout the season. This is only one of the manymulled wine recipes,and it's effortless to prepare, made by simmering warming spices like cinnamon and cloves, plus sliced oranges, in red wine.
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Hot Gold Apple Cider
Hot apple cideris a cold-weather treat. This Hot Gold Apple Cider adds rum and cinnamon schnapps along with seasonal spices to create an unbelievably aromatic brew that sings of fall and winter.
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Centennial Punch
Pineapple-flavored whiskey is the star of this exciting Centennial Punch.The recipe requires a a bit of work — there's ahomemade pineapple whiskey infusion, coriander-pineapple syrup, and pureed pineapple to prep — but it's worth the effort. Finish it up with caramelized lemon slices, and it's ready for the party.
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Lagoon Punch
Mesmerize party guests with the allure of a beautiful Lagoon Punch. A mix of lychee and blue curaçao liqueurs, it's a relatively low-proof drink that's similar in strength to wine. When topped with club soda, this three-ingredient punch is a sparkling delight.
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Watermelon Punch
Summer is filled with watermelon, and it's a fantastic fruit for drinks. A nonalcoholic recipe, this watermelon punch combines fresh fruit juice with homemade raspberry lemonade. Bright and delicious, it's a great option for family barbecues and picnics.
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Sparkling Nonalcoholic Cranberry Punch
Thesparkling nonalcoholic cranberry punch requires just three ingredients, plus a few seasonal fruits for the garnish. It mixes up quickly and has a lovely fruity flavor to please kids and adults alike.
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Fruit Punch
Another easy recipe, this fruit punchis a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Stop by your grocer's freezer section for orange juice and lemonade, then pick up pineapple juice andginger ale. Mix it up, and you're done!
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Nonalcoholic Sherbet Punch
An easy drink that's a crowd favorite,sherbet punchis a green, foamy, citrusy concoction accented withlime sherbet. Whether it's a birthday party, graduation, or Halloween, it's a ton of fun.
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Salted Caramel Apple Punch
For a fall party, mix up a family-friendly punch that shows off the season. TheSalted Caramel Apple Punchis sure to be a hit, combiningapple cider, orange juice, and caramel syrup. Have fun with the garnishes toset the celebration into full swing.
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Thanksgiving Punch
A spiced syrup adds a brilliant seasonal flair to apple cider in this Thanksgiving punch. It includes cranberries, as well as apple and orange slices, with loads of fruity sparkle. Mix it up for a holiday gathering, and there's no need to worry about other drinks.
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