25 Best Christmas Punches to Serve at Your Holiday Party
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From cookie swaps to holiday parties, you'd be hard-pressed to find a gathering that wouldn't benefit from a festive Christmas drink. But instead of playing bartender all night, whip up a drink for the whole crowd! These Christmas punch recipes can be served up in pitchers or punch bowls so your friends and family can help themselves. And that way, you'll have more time to entertain (and win at White Elephant, of course).
Here you'll find big-batch champagne cocktails, spiced apple ciders, sangria recipes, and even a few non-alcoholic Christmas drinks for guests of every age to sip and enjoy. Tree trimming calls for a big pot of wassail on the stove. Adults can spike theirs with a splash of bourbon or brandy, but it's delicious as-is for the whole family. Of course, if you're looking for something refreshing to serve with savory Christmas appetizers, a the bubbly champagne punch is just the thing.
You'll also find Christmas classics like milk punch and eggnog, along with a fruity Christmas morning punch that'll pair perfectly with your holiday brunch menu. No matter which recipe you choose or the time of day, the season will certainly be merrier and brighter when you serve up a festive Christmas punch.
Champagne Punch
A festive champagne punch livens up any holiday celebration. This bubbly drink gets its pink color from white-cranberry-strawberry juice, but you can use plain white cranberry juice, too.
Get the Champagne Punch recipe.
Milk Punch
This creamy bourbon cocktail can double as dessert! It's also super simple to make. It just has half-and-half, bourbon, and a homemade vanilla bean syrup you can prep up to two weeks ahead of time.
Get the Milk Punch recipe.
Wassail
This cozy spiced cider is a Christmas tradition in some parts of the world, and for good reason! Wassail is made with apple cider, warm spices, and cranberry juice cocktail, plus apples, cranberries, and orange slices.
Get the Wassail recipe.
Christmas Morning Punch
This bubbly punch is made from a combination of fruit juices, including pomegranate juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, and sparkling apple juice. Sliced fresh ginger helps bring even more holiday flavor to the mix.
Get the Christmas Morning Punch recipe.
Thanksgiving Punch
Don't let the name fool you! Though this punch is meant for Thanksgiving, it's perfect for Christmas, too. It features a refreshing mix of cranberry juice, orange juice, lime juice, grenadine, and a splash of ginger ale then garnished with cranberries and fresh rosemary.
Get the Thanksgiving Punch recipe.
Pomegranate Demerara Rum Punch
While some rum punches tend to be too sweet, this version is balanced and refreshing. It features freshly squeezed citrus juice and easy, homemade pomegranate grenadine that you can use for so many other cocktails and mocktails, too.
Tropical Punch
If a tropical vacation is on your Christmas list, this punch is the next best thing! It's non-alcoholic, so the whole family can enjoy it.
Get Ree's Tropical Punch recipe.
Cherry Punch
Fruity, floral, and sweet—this punch is a fun drink that the whole family can enjoy. You can freeze the cherries, limes, and oranges in advance for easy entertaining.
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Red Sangria
Sangria is delicious anytime of year, but this bright red batch is especially festive for holiday parties. This recipe makes enough for six people, but you should easily double or even triple it for a bigger crowd.
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Winter Sangria
To give this red wine sangria a wintry twist, Ree likes to add a combination of winter fruits like cranberries, apples, and oranges. It's as beautiful as it is delicious!
Get Ree's Winter Sangria recipe.
Apple Cider Sangria
Sangria of any kind is Ree Drummond's answer to any get-together with friends. This one has fresh apples, apple cider, and apple brandy for seasonal flavor.
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White Grape Punch with Cranberry Ice
Both kids and adults can enjoy this sweet, tart, and bubbly punch made with white grape juice, seltzer, and lime juice. The kids might even get a kick out of helping to make the cranberry ice cubes.
Get Ree's White Grape Punch with Cranberry Ice recipe.
Mulled Pomegranate-Cherry Juice
Similar to mulled wine, but more family-friendly, this warm drink is a cozy, spiced addition to any holiday menu. Stir in mixed berries or even pomegranate seeds just before serving!
Get Ree's Mulled Pomegranate-Cherry Juice recipe.
Holiday Punch
Dessert lovers will appreciate this drink made with scoops of raspberry sherbet. It looks like a special treat but it only take five minutes to make!
Get Ree's Holiday Punch recipe.
Cranberry Mulled Wine
Let this cranberry mulled wine stay warm in the pot while serving. All the spices blend together to give it an extremely seasonal taste.
Get Ree's Cranberry Mulled Wine recipe.
Mulled Hot Cider
Ree's cider is made with fresh squeezed apple juice, warm spices, and maple syrup. It's the coziest punch you can make throughout the winter season.
Get Ree's Mulled Hot Cider recipe.
Eggnog
A big bowl of eggnog is a classic Christmas drink. This homemade version has rum in it, so you might want to make a non-alcoholic version for the kids.
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Mocha Party Punch
Anyone who's a fan of Christmas treats will appreciate this sweet chocolatey drink. The whipped cream and chocolate curls on top are optional, but they'll make the party even more festive!
Sparkling Cranberry Apple Cider Punch
This punch gets a lovely fizz from two bottles of sparkling wine. The sweet cider and tart cranberry juice balance the drink out perfectly.
Get the Sparkling Cranberry Apple Cider Punch recipe at Well Plated by Erin.
Winter Moscato Punch
A little sprig of rosemary is always the perfect Christmas garnish. Enjoy this punch before, during, or after dinner.
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