10 Festive Party Punches

Break out your punch bowl, and mix up one of these festive drinks. These big-batch beverages will keep you and your guests in high spirits.

Blackberry Mojito Punch
Blackberry Mojito Punch (pictured)
Stir together 3 cups blueberry-blackberry juice blend, 2 (12-oz.) cans frozen mojito mix, 2 (1-liter) bottles chilled club soda, 1 1/2 cups white rum, 3 sliced limes, and 1 (12-oz.) package frozen blackberries. Serve over ice. Garnish with fresh mint sprigs.

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Southern Pineapple PunchSouthern Pineapple Punch
Stir together 1 (2-liter) bottle chilled ginger ale, 1 (12-oz.) thawed container frozen pineapple-orange juice concentrate, 1 cup mango nectar, 1 Tbsp. finely grated fresh ginger, and 1 1/2 cups Southern Comfort. Serve over crushed ice.







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Raspberry Wine ZingerRaspberry Wine Zinger
Stir together 1 (750-milliliter) bottle dry white wine, 2 (12-oz.) bottles raspberry lambic beer, 1 (1-liter) bottled chilled club soda, and 3/4 cup simple syrup in a large punch bowl. Scoop 1 pt. raspberry sorbet into wine mixture. Add 1 cup frozen raspberries.






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Creamy Sorghum EggnogCreamy Sorghum Eggnog
Whisk together 1 cup bourbon and 1/2 cup sorghum. Stir in 2 qt. refrigerated eggnog and 3 cups milk. Chill until ready to serve. Sprinkle individual servings with crushed gingersnaps.







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Bourbon Margarita SlushiesBourbon Margarita Slushies
Stir together 1 (1-liter) bottle club soda, 1 (12-oz.) thawed can frozen limeade concentrate, 1 1/2 cups water, 1 cup tequila, 1 cup bourbon, and 3/4 cup orange liqueur. Divide between 2 large zip-top plastic freezer bags; seal bags. Freeze 24 hours or up to 1 week. Serve in salt-rimmed glasses with lime slices.






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Cranberry-Key Lime PunchCranberry-Key Lime Punch
Combine 2 cups fresh cranberries, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup water in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 8 minutes or until cranberries begin to pop. Pour mixture through a wire-mesh strainer into a large pitcher, discarding solids; cool completely (about 1 hour). Stir in 5 to 6 cups chilled club soda, 1/2 cup fresh Key lime juice, and 1 cup vodka. Serve over ice. Garnish with Key lime slices and fresh cranberries.




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Warm Spiced SangriaWarm Spiced Sangria
Place 8 black peppercorns, 6 whole allspice, 6 whole cloves, 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, and 3 (3- x 1-inch) orange rind strips on a 5-inch square of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth, and tie securely with kitchen string. Combine 3 cups orange juice, 1 1/2 cups apple cider, 3/4 cup sugar, and spice bag in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on high 2 hours. Stir in 2 (750-milliliter) bottles dry red wine, 1/2 cup brandy, 1 sliced orange, and 2 sliced Granny Smith apples. Cover and cook on low 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Discard spice bag before serving.


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Poinsettia GimletPoinsettia Gimlet
Stir together 1 (12-oz.) bottle sweetened lime juice, 1 cup gin, 1/2 cup pomegranate juice, and 1/4 cup fresh lime juice. Chill 2 hours. Stir in 4 (12-oz.) chilled cans lemon-lime soft drink. Serve over ice. Garnish with lime slices.






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Sparkling Pear-Brandy CiderSparkling Pear-Brandy Cider
Stir together 2 cups chilled pear nectar, 1/4 cup honey, and 1 cup brandy. Stir in 2 (750-milliliter) chilled bottles sparkling apple cider and 1 (1-liter) chilled bottle club soda.






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Iced Hello DollyIced Hello Dolly
Stir together 6 cups milk, 3 cups strong brewed hazelnut coffee (chilled), 1 1/2 cups chocolate syrup, and 3/4 tsp. coconut extract. Chill until ready to serve (up to 8 hours). Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.







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