27 Christmas Punch Recipes Perfect for the Holidays

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27 Christmas Punch Recipes Perfect for the Holidays2/27 Chilled Christmas Punch 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chilled Christmas Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 20 servings (3-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A blend of juices gives this punch a little pizazz. For a more tart flavor, substitute cranberry juice for the cranberry-apple juice. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 112 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 3/27 Hot Spiced Berry Punch Test Kitchen Approved Hot Spiced

Add a splash of bourbon or whisky for an adult crowd

Berry Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 10 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to make punch in the slow cooker for parties. Add a splash of bourbon or whisky for an adult crowd. It’s also superb for poaching pears. —Judy Batson, Tampa, FL Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup (calculated without fresh fruit): 148 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein. Get extra-festive this year and make your own homemade eggnog, too. 4/27 Champagne Party Punch 4 Reviews

Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 18 servings (about 3-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To make this punch even more festive, float an ice ring in the punch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 129 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 5/27 Creamy Peppermint Punch 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 16 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Almost too pretty to drink, Creamy Peppermint

Punch is a real crowd-pleaser

Punch is a real crowd-pleaser. Serve it in a punch bowl and guests can help themselves, so you’re free to mingle. —Linda Foreman, Locust Grove, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup (calculated without peppermint candies): 226 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein. 6/27 All-Occasion Punch Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 22 servings (5-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: To keep the punch cold while adding extra color, I like to make an ice ring out of cherry soda pop. The flavor always brings

folks back for more

folks back for more. —Carol Van Sickle, Versailles, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 102 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 7/27 Slow-Cooker Christmas Punch 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 5 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This holiday, why not indulge in a warm ruby red punch made in the slow cooker? We use cinnamon and Red Hots to give it that cozy spiced flavor and welcome-home aroma. —Angie Goins, Tazewell, TN Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup:

It never wears out its welcome and is so easy to make

129 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 8/27 Apple Cider Punch 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Apple Cider Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 12 servings (about 3-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve shared this recipe with many friends. It never wears out its welcome and is so easy to make. It’s also delicious warm. —Charles Piatt, Little Rock, Akansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 217 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (50g

sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein

sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 9/27 Icy Holiday Punch 23 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 30 servings (about 5-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Pull out the punchbowl for this rosy thirst-quencher that dazzles at Christmas parties. This fun prep-ahead beverage makes any occasion a bit more special. It’s delicious with apricot gelatin, too. —Margaret Matson, Metamora, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 89 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 10/27 Cranberry Fizz 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Fizz Recipe photo

Grinch Punch 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grinch

by Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With just five basic ingredients, this wonderfully tangy punch couldn’t be much simpler to stir together. —Suzette Jury, Keene, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 154 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 11/27 Grinch Punch 17 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Grinch Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family expects to see this frothy green beverage

on my buffet each Christmas

on my buffet each Christmas. It always makes everyone happy. —Janice Hodge, Custer, South Dakota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 147 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 12/27 Chilly Coffee Punch 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chilly Coffee Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 24 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For a twist on the usual fruit punch, try a flavored coffee with ice cream, brought together just before serving. —Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona Nutrition Facts:

3/4 cup: 166 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 13/27 Holiday Wassail Punch 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Holiday Wassail Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10 min Servings 16 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This festive and fruity punch is made with five kinds of juices plus cinnamon and allspice for a unique, well-balanced flavor. —Jennifer Stout, Blandon, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 114 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (26g

sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 14/27 Warm Spiced Cider Punch 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Warm Spiced Cider Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a nice warm-up punch. I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air. The aroma of the apple cider, orange juice and spices as the punch simmers in the slow cooker is wonderful. —Susan Smith, Forest, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 94 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 23g

carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein

carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 15/27 White Christmas Sangria 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved White Christmas Sangria Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 21 servings (3-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This punch has a pleasant fruity flavor that’s not too sweet. Everyone will enjoy it! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 110 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 16/27 Hot Christmas Punch 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Hot Christmas Punch Recipe photo by Taste

of Home Total Time 3 hours 15 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I originally got this recipe from a coworker who brought it to work for our office Christmas party. The punch has a nice cinnamon flavor and a rosy red color that is pleasing to almost everyone. —Patricia Dick, Anderson, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 112 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. 17/27 Chilean Monkey Tail Punch 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Chilean Monkey Tail Punch Recipe photo by Taste of

Stories vary surrounding the origins of this punch’s unique name

Home Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Stories vary surrounding the origins of this punch’s unique name. Some say it was initially served in a bottle depicting a monkey with a long tail, but others suggest it was named after a funny incident with a Chilean president in the early 1900s. Whatever the origin, coffee and spirits will make this sweet chilled drink warm you right up this Christmas. It also goes by “cola de mono.” —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 129 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat),

This zesty punch is a refreshing addition to my holiday table

5mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein. 18/27 Citrus Punch 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 5 min Servings 2 quarts Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This zesty punch is a refreshing addition to my holiday table. I love its fruity flavor and the bright sunshiny color. You can easily double the recipe if you’re expecting a larger group. —Dianne Conway, London, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 109 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 19/27 Hot Spiced

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