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3 Boozy Punch Recipes to Bookmark for the Festive Season

Cheers to good times and great drinks.

October 11, 2024 at 10:07 PM PST
Recipes Holiday Punch Recipes

3 Boozy Punch Recipes to Bookmark for the Festive Season

Cheers to good times and great drinks.

October 11, 2024 at 10:07 PM PST

The festive season brings the perfect excuse to dust off your favorite punch bowl. As festivities unfold from Halloween through New Year’s Eve, your trusty drink dispenser becomes an essential cornerstone for the celebrations, and so will these holiday boozy punch recipes.

Whether you’re hosting a Thanksgiving gathering, a Christmas party, or ringing in the New Year, a well-crafted punch adds a special touch to any occasion. With a mix of fruity flavors and a splash of spirits, these concoctions are sure to spread cheer and create lasting memories.

Ahead, we’ve got three fruity, boozy punches that will get your party started off the right way. Your festive drinks will quench your thirst and bring friends and family together in the spirit of the season.

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Holiday Boozy Punches:

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Sparkling Cran-Orange Punch

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cranberry juice
  • 2 cups orange juice
  • 1 cup vodka or tequila
  • 1 bottle sparkling wine
  • 1/2 cup simple syrup
  • Orange slices and fresh cranberries for garnish

Instructions:

Combine cranberry juice, orange juice, vodka or tequila, and simple syrup in a large punch bowl. Chill until ready to serve. Add the sparkling wine and garnish with orange slices and fresh cranberries before serving. Serve over ice.

spiced apple cider
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Spiced Apple Cider Punch

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups apple cider
  • 2 cups spiced rum
  • 1 cup caramel vodka
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 apple, thinly sliced
  • 1 orange, thinly sliced
  • 4 cups ginger ale

Instructions:

Warm the apple cider with cinnamon sticks over low heat in a large pot. Remove from pot and let cool. Combine the cooled cider, rum, and caramel vodka in a punch bowl. Add sliced fruit and chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, add ginger ale for an extra fizz.

tropical holiday punch
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Tropical Holiday Punch

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 2 cups coconut rum
  • 1 cup blue curaΓ§ao
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup grenadine
  • 4 cups lemon-lime soda
  • Pineapple wedges and maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions:

In a large punch bowl, combine pineapple juice, coconut rum, blue curaçao, lime juice, and grenadine. Stir well and chill until ready to serve. Before serving, add the lemon-lime soda. Top with pineapple wedges and maraschino cherries. Serve over ice.

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