Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Holiday Punch Drinks







Holiday punch is typically red in color, complementing the season.


A great, refreshing punch is sure to impress guests at holiday gatherings. Making the perfect holiday drink can quickly alter the mood of a parter. Class up your next holiday soiree with a delicious punch recipe.


Cranberry, Tangerine, Pomegranate Punch


Cranberry, tangerine and pomegranate punch is a decorative and delicious red holiday punch. Make with champagne or sparkling water per your preference. In a large punch bowl, mix the following juices: 2 cups pomegranate juice, 3 cups tangerine juice and 5 cups cranberry juice. If alcoholic punch is preferred, fill glasses with ice and 1/2 cup full of punch mixture, and top with champagne or sparkling water.


Icy Holiday Punch








Icy holiday punch is a recipe that uses cherry gelatin for color and flavor. It is also frozen overnight which gives it the name. To make this punch, dissolve 1 package cherry gelatin in 2 cups boiling water. Stir in 46 ounces, or one large can, pineapple juice, and 6 cups cold water. Cover punch and freeze overnight, removing 2 hours prior to serving. Add two liters of ginger ale before serving.


Steaming Hot Holiday Punch


This punch recipe is served hot and in a crock-pot. Combine the following ingredients in a crock-pot: 3 cups apple juice, 3 cups orange juice, 6 cups cranberry juice, 3/4 cup maple syrup, 2 teaspoons powdered sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon cloves, and 3/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Stir ingredients to combine, and place on low setting in the crock-pot until punch is warm. Serve warm in mugs.


Easy Holiday Punch


This punch recipe requires few ingredients, imparts great flavor. For this recipe, combine 1 large can red Hawaiian Punch, 1 quart ginger ale, and a six ounce can of frozen lemonade in a punch bowl. Add ice and stir together. You may also add champagne or sparkling wine if you desire.

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