Punch Recipes for a Party: 12 Big-Batch Drinks

Punch saves you from playing bartender all night: make one big bowl and let guests help themselves.

Each recipe serves roughly 10–12 glasses. Always put out a labelled alcohol-free option.

Alcoholic punches

• Rum punch: 500ml rum, 1 litre pineapple juice, 500ml orange juice, juice of 2 limes, a dash of grenadine.
• Pimm's: 1 part Pimm's to 3 parts lemonade, with strawberries, cucumber, orange and mint.
• Sangria: 1 bottle red wine, 100ml brandy, 250ml orange juice, sliced fruit, topped with soda.
• Prosecco punch: 2 bottles prosecco, 250ml elderflower cordial, berries and mint.
• Gin punch: 350ml gin, 1 litre pink lemonade, raspberries and lime.
• Mulled wine: 2 bottles red wine, an orange, cinnamon, cloves, star anise and sugar, gently warmed (never boiled).

Alcohol-free punches

• Tropical fruit punch: pineapple, orange and mango juice with ginger ale.
• Pink lemonade punch: cloudy lemonade, cranberry juice and raspberries.
• Apple and elderflower punch: apple juice, elderflower cordial and soda.
• Witches' brew (Halloween): lime cordial, lemonade and gummy worms.
• Mulled apple: apple juice warmed with spices.
• Berry fizz: mixed berry juice and sparkling water.

Key things to remember

• Freeze juice or fruit in a ring mould so the punch doesn't water down.
• Add fizzy mixers just before serving.

Frequently asked questions

How much punch do I need?

Plan roughly one to two glasses per guest per hour; see /blogs/news/how-much-food-and-drink-per-person-for-a-party

How do you keep punch cold?

Use a large ice block or frozen juice rather than small cubes.

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