35 Punch Recipes for a Swinging Shindig

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35 Punch Recipes for a Swinging Shindig1/34 Topsy-Turvy Sangria 11 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 10 min Servings 10 servings (about 2 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I got this recipe from a friend a few years ago. Perfect for relaxed get-togethers. it’s even better if you make it the night before and let the flavors steep. But watch out—it goes down easy. —Tracy Field, Bremerton, Washington The perfect balance between sweet and tart, this red wine sangria is sure to please. Swap the peach and strawberries for apples and pears when fall rolls

Frozen fruit allows me to serve this any time of year

around. 2/34 Quick White Sangria 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Quick White Sangria Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Using white wine makes my version of sangria a little lighter, yet it still has the same wonderful sweetness. Frozen fruit allows me to serve this any time of year. Nothing beats this white sangria recipe. —Sharon Tipton, Orlando, Florida Using white wine makes this version of sangria a little lighter, yet it still has the same wonderful sweetness. It tastes best with fresh fruit, but you

can still use frozen peaches and strawberries to enjoy year round

can still use frozen peaches and strawberries to enjoy year round. 3/34 Salty Dog Sangria 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Salty Dog Sangria Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 16 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Mix up grapefruit vodka, ginger ale, grapefruit juice, a little wine and simple syrup and what do you get? A perfectly refreshing and beautiful sipper fit for any holiday or special gathering. —Becky Hardin, St. Peters, Missouri Grapefruit vodka, ginger ale, grapefruit juice, a little wine and simple syrup make this recipe a real winner.

Everyone loved this!

It turns out to be a perfectly refreshing and beautiful punch recipe fit for any holiday or special gathering. 4/34 Citrus & White Grape Juice Party Punch 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 5 min Servings 32 servings (4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I was looking for a punch that wouldn’t stain expensive prom dresses and tuxedos. Everyone loved this! You can mix the first four ingredients ahead of time, refrigerate and add the soda right before serving. —Karen Ballance, Wolf Lake, Illinois White grape juice and lemonade makes

this punch perfect for a party!

this punch perfect for a party! If you want to spend even less time in the kitchen, you can mix the first four ingredients ahead of time, refrigerate and add the soda right before serving. 5/34 Minty Tea Punch 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Minty Tea Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 12 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Forget sugary (and boring) sodas for your next potluck and treat your family and friends to a refreshing homemade punch. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado This refreshing homemade punch will knock it

out of the park every time

out of the park every time. Plus, the tea will give everyone an extra pep in their step. 6/34 Rainbow Spritzer 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Rainbow Spritzer Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Layers of colorful fruit submerged in a fizzy, sweet beverage make this a kid-friendly sipper that gets two thumbs-up. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Layers of colorful fruit submerged in a fizzy, sweet beverage make this a kid-friendly sipper that gets two thumbs-up. 7/34 Sparkling Punch 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Taste

—Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas

of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 24 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: As a table brightener, fix a bowl of festive fruity punch—it’s a refreshing beverage you can mix together in moments. To dress it up even more, I add an ice ring filled with oranges, lemons and cranberries. —Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas What’s better than regular punch? Sparkling punch! This colorful beverage is beautiful as it is delicious. 8/34 Blood Orange Punch Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 5 min Servings 3-1/2 quarts Go to Recipe From

Instead of plain ice cubes, I add frozen orange juice cubes

the Recipe Creator: This tangy punch is festive, refreshing and easy to prepare. Instead of plain ice cubes, I add frozen orange juice cubes. —Sandy McKenzie, Braham, Minnesota This tangy punch is festive, refreshing and so easy to make. We recommend using frozen orange juice ice cubes instead of instead of plain ice cubes. 9/34 Banana Brunch Punch 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved CHRIS KESSLER FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 10 min Servings 60-70 servings (10 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A cold glass of refreshing punch really brightens a brunch. It’s nice to serve a

crisp beverage like this that’s more spectacular than plain juice

crisp beverage like this that’s more spectacular than plain juice. With bananas, orange juice and lemonade, it can add tropical flair to a winter day. —Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas This banana punch is ideal for brunch to give you an extra pep in your step. It’s nice to serve a crisp beverage like this that’s way more fun than plain juice. With bananas, orange juice and lemonade, it can add tropical flair to cold and dreary day. 10/34 Strawberry Cooler 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Drink Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 8

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: During the dog days of summer, my family looks for a cold, thirst-quenching drink. I like this strawberry cooler because it’s sparkling, refreshing and fast and easy to make. This sparkling punch will quench your thirst on hot summer days. It’s great to bring to a party or potluck when there’s a need for a fun and refreshing drink. 11/34 Rhubarb Citrus Punch 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings about 12 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Rhubarb grows abundantly in our large farm garden. I’ll

—Ina Frey, St. Clemens, Ontario

make this punch for summertime gatherings or for special occasions with our extended family. —Ina Frey, St. Clemens, Ontario This tropical tasting punch will add a summer breeze to every gathering you bring it. The combo of rhubarb and citrus make this a real winner. 12/34 Cranberry Fizz 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Cranberry Fizz Recipe photo 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 With just five basic ingredients,

this punch couldn’t be easier to make

this punch couldn’t be easier to make. Plus, everyone will love the sparkling aspect of this recipe! 13/34 Celebration Punch Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings (about 1 gallon) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pretty fruit punch has just the right amount of sweetness. The ice ring keeps it cool for hours without diluting the flavor. —Marci Carl, Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania This pretty fruit punch has just the right amount of sweetness and zing to it. Plus, the ice ring keeps it cool for hours without

diluting the flavor

diluting the flavor. 14/34 Orange-Apricot Mimosa Punch Test Kitchen Approved Orange-Apricot Mimosa Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 20 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We make this punch for our annual Christmas brunch, and everyone loves it! I usually triple this recipe for a bigger crowd and garnish the punch with an orange-tangerine ice ring made several days ahead of time. —Kathy McKay, Acworth, Georgia You truly can’t ever go wrong with mimosas. But this recipe really knocks it out of the park. With apricot flavors, this mimosa

has a tropical flair to it

has a tropical flair to it. 15/34 Pretty Pink Punch 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 50 servings (7-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This refreshing punch is convenient because you can make it ahead of time and just add the ginger ale just before serving. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen This refreshing punch is convenient because you can make it ahead of time and just add the ginger ale just before serving. 16/34 Peach Champagne 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Peach Champagne Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min

This sipper is a big hit at parties, especially weddings

Servings 20 servings (3-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I searched high and low for the perfect punch recipe and finally decided to create my own. This sipper is a big hit at parties, especially weddings. In summer I freeze fresh peaches and fresh strawberries; if you don’t have fresh fruit, store-bought frozen fruit works just as well. —Linda Hall, Evington, Virginia This is the ultimate punch recipe of summer. It’s fruity and sweet thanks to the peaches and the champagne adds a nice sparkle to it. 17/34 Chilean Monkey Tail Punch 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved

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