32 Recipes For Christmas Punch That Will Keep The Party Going

Looking for a quick way to level up your holiday punch bowl or cocktails without the hassle? These stunning ice cubes are an incredibly easy solution—and they’ll make you look super-classy too! These ice cubes use pomegranate juice instead of water, adding both flavor and a vibrant red hue to what would otherwise be plain ice.

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No Christmas celebration in Puerto Rico is complete without a cup of coquito. Often compared to eggnog, this rum-spiked coconut drink is an iconic holiday cocktail that packs a flavorful punch.

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Wassail is a warm, spiced punch that’s traditionally served when celebrating the ancient English Yuletide tradition of the same name. Historically, gatherers would sing and hand out mugs of mulled cider, ale, or wine in exchange for gifts. It's festive and delicious!

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We can’t get enough of apple cider cocktails when it's cold outside, and this sangria recipe is no exception. We give the classic summer drink a fall twist by adding in sparkling apple cider (of course), white wine, and fireball. Our apple cider sangria is a fan-favorite, but this bubbly version feels a bit fancier, making it worthy of your holiday dinner.

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We'd gladly get caught with one of these under the mistletoe. If you prefer your margaritas on the rocks, feel free to skip the blender step. And if you love a wintry marg, try our white Christmas margaritas next!

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The kalimotxo took the interweb by storm earlier this year, giving “sophisticated sangria” vibes as a composed cocktail, and with this recipe, we aim to make this your go-to serve for a festive libation with complex yet familiar flavors that are sure to please a crowd. So forget the frozen ginger ale ice ring and pineapple circles—make use of the countless red wine bottles gifted to you and offer our kalimotxo punch as the Holiday Jungle Juice of 2024.

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Apple cider is THE go-to when it comes to taking summery sangria into the colder months, but it can be a little sweet. Pair it with cranberry juice to keep it tart, and you can drink this all fall and winter long.

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Sangria without the wine? Yes, please. The fruit is the real star in this big-batch drink—use whatever’s in season and get creative with the combination (think cranberries, orange slices, and rosemary for the holidays).

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You'll be hearing jingle bells in no time with this sweet-tart big-batch cocktail. We love a punch at the holidays as it cuts down on bartending time, and they're maybe a little too easy to mix up!

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Fruity, refreshing, and perfect for serving a crowd, sangria is one of our go-to cocktails to enjoy all year long. While we love this classic combination of fruits, spices, and wine for summer, we’ve also included all of our top tips on how to vary this wine cocktail to winter too.

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Packed with all our favorite winter fruits, this is the only thing you need in your hand while you open presents. Great for a late-night Christmas Eve party or early Christmas morning breakfast.

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This Christmas punch forgoes all the added sugar and instead derives its natural sweetness from apple cider. Add some spice from ginger beer and tartness from unsweetened cranberry juice, and you have a sophisticated, festive punch for your next holiday party.

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Cranberry adds a festive, blood-red twist to your favorite cocktail, the Aperol spritz. If you don't want it to be too sweet, you can swap the cranberry juice cocktail for 100% cranberry juice.

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Homemade limoncello is one of our favorite holiday gifts to give (and receive!). Take yours next level by making this copycat lemonade that's great frozen or on the rocks. Lots of people over? Making a pitcher with all the ingredients minus the ice is the way to go!

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Cider and ginger beer might seem like a weird pairing, but with fresh fruit and cinnamon (plus bubbly!), we promise you it more than works. For a small but just as rowdy brunch, make our caramel apple mimosas instead.

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Forget making your home look like Christmas; let it smell like Christmas instead. Glögg, pronounced ‘glu-guh,’ is essentially Sweden's less-sweet answer to mulled wine. The ginger and white rum curtail the sweetness, packing a spicy punch and dose of warmth to this festive drink.

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If the holidays stress you out a little too much, then Grinch punch was made for you. It's as simple as mixing everything in a punch bowl and ladling into glasses. Even your crankiest of guests will love it (especially if you serve it next to our Grinch cookies too).

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For fans of Olive Garden's signature sangria, this copycat will blow your minds: Believe us, it might be even better than the original. We packed ours with fresh fruit, but for winter, skip the berries and put the focus on those tart green apple slices.

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We turned this Christmas cocktail white by adding coconut milk and cream of coconut to our tequila, triple sec and lime mixture. Complete with a sugar rim and cranberry garnish, these margs are the perfect excuse to enjoy a white Christmas in the comfort of your own home, no winter coat required.

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Making this mulled wine couldn't be easier: Combine a bottle of red wine with some orange slices, warm spices, honey, and brandy, and let it simmer for 10 minutes. THAT'S IT.

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