holiday punches

  • Holiday Punch Recipes

    ByJonas Halpren

    One way to make the holiday season merry is with a fantastic bowl of punch.

    Not only is big bowl of Christmas punch is an easy way to serve a lot of guests, but it can also be a festive display that gets people in the holiday spirit.

    Here are some punch recipes we think will make your holiday party a hit!

      Coconut Eggnog Spiced Tea Holiday Punch Burroughs Festive Plum Punch Wassail Punch Ponche
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  • Campari Bitter Bash

    ByJonas Halpren

    Earlier this week the folks at Campari held their Holiday Bitter Bash at Bourbon & Branch in San Francisco. It was night of Negronis and other tasty Campari cocktails. Upon entering the bar we were greeted by some of Santa’s Helpers with a bowlful this wonderful punch created by mixologist Jon Gasparini of Rye on the Road

    Campari Nicaraguan Punch Ingredients
      15 oz Campari 10 oz Flor de Caña 7 year 7 ½ oz Cinzano
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  • Spirted Punch

    The word “punch” is derived from the Hindu word “panch or paunch” meaning “5”. Thus, there are typically five main components to a punch- Spirits, spice, citrus, water (or other dillutant, eg. Tea) and a sweetener. This is a modern interpretation of this classic 17th/18th century “punch service” style of imbibing. Courtesy of Domaine de Canton.… Read more

  • Naughty Holiday Punches

    Get a little naughty with these Holiday punches from the folks at X-Rated Fusion liqueur.

    X-Rated Holiday Punch

    Ingredients:
    1 750 ml bottle (25 oz) X-Rated Fusion liqueur
    2 bottles pink champagne, chilled
    2 six-ounce cans cranberry juice concentrate
    2 six-ounce cans pink lemonade concentrate
    1 qt club soda, chilled
    Ice cubes

    Instructions:
    In large punch bowl, combine cranberry juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, X-Rated Fusion liqueur, club soda and champagne. Add ice cubes. Serve immediately. … Read more

  • Kentucky Mulled Cider

    I was speaking with a friend about what we should have for this week’s drink. Cider, she said. Yes, a nice drink that warms our insides on these cool autumn days. The nice folks at Maker’s Mark must have been listening,for in my mailbox the next day was the perfect recipe to kick-off the holidays. This recipe, Kentucky Mulled Cider, is a wonderful blend of Marker’s Mark, Apple Cider & spices, is easy to make … Read more