Holiday Punch Recipes

The holidays are all about playing host to family and friends, but instead of shaking cocktails one by one, look to punches, which allow you to batch your drinks and serve large groups in one fell swoop. Here are some of our favorite party-ready holiday punch recipes.

Charles Dickens’ Punch

Master this Charles Dickens’ punch recipe, a flaming cocktail that will elevate your holiday parties with festive flair.

Charleston Brown Water Punch

Roderick Weaver from the Bar at Husk created this rum- and whiskey-based Southern punch recipe to serve at society events.

Drink Boston Fort Point Punch

Champagne adds a festive sparkle to this punch from Boston, which is otherwise flush with baking spice and bright lemon flavors.

Hibiscus Rum Punch

This holiday season, shake up Martin Cate’s hibiscus punch to serve up as a welcome drink to party guests.

Jingle Balls Egg Nog

This eggnog riff, created for the Miracle pop-up, channels the flavors of fruitcake, with flavors of cherry, vanilla, brown butter and cinnamon.

Ponche de Mezcal Para El Año Nuevo

This sparkling New Year’s Eve punch was inspired by a cocktail called the Oaxacan Dream, made by Steve Olson, Leo DeGroff and Andy Seymour.

Ponche Navideño

Fruit and spice never tasted quite so nice.

Santa’s Little Helper Cider Punch

Cinnamon, spice and everything nice.

Sparkling Pomegranate Punch

Bright winter citrus gives this fizzy punch a colorful, tangy boost.

Spiced Cranberry-Orange Punch

For a festive spirit-free cocktail to present at holiday parties, stir up this spiced cranberry-orange punch.

Spiced Pear and Ginger Sparkling Punch

Infused rum, pear, ginger, and cava create a perfect holiday drink.

Tequila-Sherry Egg Nog

It just wouldn’t be the holidays without Jeffrey Morgenthaler‘s recipe.

Vixen Punch

This party-ready vodka punch is the perfect crowd-friendly, mix-ahead punch for holiday gatherings.

Winter Milk Punch

With ginger peach flavors, mezcal, and cream sherry, this clarified winter milk punch is the perfect serve for the holidays.

Yellowbelly Vino Punch

Take the stress out of this year’s party planning with this simple wine-based punch that’s perfect for fans of the Aperol Spritz.

Yuletide Wave Punch

Think tropical drinks aren’t made for the holidays? This punch will change your mind.