Food and Recipes Entertaining Ideas & Tips 21 Alcoholic Punch Recipes To Liven Up Any Party Long live the punch bowl! By Krissy Tiglias Krissy Tiglias Krissy Tiglias is the General Manager of Southern Living. She joined the team in 2015 as Executive Editor, and has been working on both both print and digital content ever since. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on August 14, 2024 Close Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Any holiday is a good excuse to break out the punch bowl or drink dispenser. We've got plenty of festive options for Christmas, including our Texas Santa Punch and Sparkling Pomegranate Punch. Need a big-batch Thanksgiving cocktail? Our Thanksgiving Rum Punch and Bourbon Apple Cider Thyme Punch have all the cozy flavors of fall. If you're hosting a bridal shower or ladies' luncheon, try a sparkling punch recipe. No matter the occasion, there's a punch that's just right. Check out these easy punch recipe options and you'll find the perfect one. 28 Non-Alcoholic Punch Recipes That Are Perfect For Every Party 01 of 21 Mississippi Punch Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox This porch-approved boozy punch only calls for five ingredients, three of which are dark liquors. The recipe only has measurements for single servings, but you can make a big batch ahead of time by doubling the quantity in your shaker and repeating a few times until your punch bowl is full. Get The Recipe 02 of 21 Easter Punch Photographer: Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn Though we love this pretty pink punch for springtime holidays, it's irresistible year-round. This tasty combination of strawberry lemonade, grapefruit juice, sparkling rosé, and fresh fruit will please your crew no matter the occasion. Serve with sliced fruit to soak up the flavors. Get The Recipe 03 of 21 Chatham Artillery Punch Will Dickey This punch is steeped in history and three different alcohols, plus champagne. Start the process by preparing the Oleo-Saccharum, a homemade lemon oil that was popular in cocktails in the 19th century. Don't worry—we'll walk you through it. Get The Recipe 04 of 21 Sparkling Punch Photo: Jennifer Davick This pink cocktail recipe is a gorgeous addition to your bridal shower, or any just-because occasion when you feel like sipping on something pretty and pretty delicious. We use white cranberry juice and pink lemonade, then spike it with Champagne and orange liqueur. Get The Recipe 05 of 21 Thanksgiving Punch With Rum Hannah Zimmerman/Southern Living Quick enough to make right before guests arrive, this refreshing punch will get your Turkey Day festivities started on the right note. This punch is perfect for make-ahead preparations, too. Our recipe includes apple cider, cranberry juice, ginger beer, cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Get The Recipe 06 of 21 Triple B Milk Punch Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Bourbon, brandy, and buttermilk are what give this holiday punch its famous name. Have you ever heard of a more heavenly combination? The addition of lemons, oranges, cinnamon sticks, and star anise makes this milk punch as spicy as it is sweet. Get The Recipe 07 of 21 Retro Rum Punch Hector Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller This five-minute recipe can be thrown together right before guests arrive. Spiced rum and white rum join forces in this old-school sipper you'll love. Whole cranberries and pineapple chunks make it festive and fun. Get The Recipe 08 of 21 4th Of July Punch Jennifer Causey There's nothing better than an ice-cold, refreshing sipper on a hot, humid Southern day. Especially when it's a tropical punch that features watermelon, pineapple, and lime juice. With this recipe, you get to choose your punch poison: vodka, rum, or tequila all go great. Get The Recipe 09 of 21 Alabama Yellowhammer Cocktail Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This punch is popular across Alabama's and with just one sip, you'll understand why. With two juices (orange and pineapple), four liquors, and maraschino cherries there's no shortage of sweetness, booze, or color in your punch bowl when it's filled with this cocktail recipe. Get The Recipe 10 of 21 Peach Sangria Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox Sangria might not be a traditional punch, but it has all the same components—fruit, sweetness, water, and booze. Plus, luncheons, showers, and brunches always benefit from a pretty sparkling punch so why not make this bubbly one. Get The Recipe 11 of 21 Big-Batch Spiked Arnold Palmers Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Sweet tea and fresh squeezed lemonade on their own will always be a hit at a Southern bash, but this bourbon-spiked punch just might change the game. Unsweetened tea, lemonade, and bourbon come together with a little simple syrup and mint to make the most refreshing summer punch we've ever had. Get The Recipe 12 of 21 Party Punch Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey If you're searching for a boozy brunch or shower beverage, look no further than this delicious and fruity party punch. Have the fruit floating in the punch or freeze it into an ice ring for a beautiful way to keep the punch chilled. Get The Recipe 13 of 21 Alabama Slammer Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Okay, so this recipe might not inherently be a punch, but the vibrant fruity mixture can easily be turned into one by increasing the ingredient quantities as needed. Slice a few extra orange wheels to dress up the bowl as well. Get The Recipe 14 of 21 Cranberry Poinsettia Punch Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This holiday-occasion punch can be adorned with a fancy ice ring from a bundt pan. In this fizzy, fruity cocktail, cranberry juice and blood orange juice balances out the sweetness of the orange liqueur and sparkling wine. Get The Recipe 15 of 21 Shoo-Fly Punch Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas Bright citrus and cozy bourbon make this cocktail a winner every time we serve it. However, it's the refreshing ginger beer, enhanced by ginger liqueur, that really takes this punch to the next level. A splash of bitters balances the sweetness. Get The Recipe 16 of 21 Cherry Limeade Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel Deliciously sweet and fizzy, this cocktail recipe is naturally non-alcoholic, but can easily be turned into a spiked punch by just adding an ounce of vodka per serving. This refreshing drinks is perfectly suited to backyard barbecues and warm-weather tailgates alike. Get The Recipe 17 of 21 Cranberry Sangría Punch Greg Dupree, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless This wintry twist on a sangria recipe has a beautiful ruby-red color. The cranberry-and-orange-flavored punch will go fast, so make two batches for your Christmas party. It can be prepared in advance to take a load off your shoulders—just add the champagne before serving. Get The Recipe 18 of 21 Blood Orange Holiday Punch Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox This ruby red punch is the perfect citrus season sipper for all your late fall, winter, and holiday shindigs. All it takes is your favorite vodka, maraschino liqueur, fresh squeezed blood orange and lime juice, then a bottle of prosecco to top it off. Garnish with citrus wheels and star anise for a picture-worthy beverage. Get The Recipe 19 of 21 Harvest Punch Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey Give fresh apples and cinnamon time to tango so that all of their rich flavors can blend together before pouring yourself a glass. Spiced apple flavors with a hint of citrus do a great job of masking bourbon, making this punch delightfully dangerous. Serve immediately after mixing. Get The Recipe 20 of 21 Mississippi Bourbon Punch Southern Living This punch starts with Muscadine wine, deliciously brightened up with grenadine, bourbon, fruit, and soda. Muscadine grapes sliced in half make an appropriate garnish. This cocktail was made to serve a crowd, so it's ideal for your next tailgate or holiday party. Get The Recipe 21 of 21 Ambrosia Party Punch Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Micah Morton; Prop Stylist: Ginny Branch Turn your holiday party up a notch with this beautiful punch. Similar to an ambrosia salad, this punch includes the same flavor profile—coconut, cherry, pineapple, and citrus thanks to a variety of fruit juices, coconut water, and fresh fruit for garnish. Get The Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit