These Christmas punch recipes bring good, old-fashioned fun to any holiday party. Whether your shindig is all-ages or just for grown-ups, you'll find the perfect beverage for your punch bowl.
27 Christmas Punch Recipes Perfect for the Holidays
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Celebration Punch
This pretty fruit punch has just the right amount of sweetness. The ice ring keeps it cool for hours without diluting the flavor. —Marci Carl, Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania
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Chilled Christmas Punch
A blend of juices gives this punch a little pizazz. For a more tart flavor, substitute cranberry juice for the cranberry-apple juice. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
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Hot Spiced Berry Punch
I like to make punch in the slow cooker for parties. Add a splash of bourbon or whisky for an adult crowd. It’s also superb for poaching pears. —Judy Batson, Tampa, FLGet extra-festive this year and make your own homemade eggnog, too.
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Champagne Party Punch
To make this punch even more festive, float an ice ring in the punch. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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Creamy Peppermint Punch
Almost too pretty to drink, Creamy Peppermint Punch is a real crowd-pleaser. Serve it in a punch bowl and guests can help themselves, so you’re free to mingle. —Linda Foreman, Locust Grove, Oklahoma
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All-Occasion Punch
To keep the punch cold while adding extra color, I like to make an ice ring out of cherry soda pop. The flavor always brings folks back for more. —Carol Van Sickle, Versailles, Kentucky
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Slow-Cooker Christmas Punch
This holiday, why not indulge in a warm ruby red punch made in the slow cooker? We use cinnamon and Red Hots to give it that cozy spiced flavor and welcome-home aroma. —Angie Goins, Tazewell, TN
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Apple Cider Punch
Apple cider punch, garnished with orange slices and spiced with cinnamon and allspice, is a chilled fall drink you'll love serving when it's still too warm for hot mugs.
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Icy Holiday Punch
Pull out the punchbowl for this rosy thirst-quencher that dazzles at Christmas parties. This fun prep-ahead beverage makes any occasion a bit more special. It's delicious with apricot gelatin, too. —Margaret Matson, Metamora, Illinois
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Cranberry Fizz
With just five basic ingredients, this wonderfully tangy punch couldn't be much simpler to stir together. —Suzette Jury, Keene, California
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Grinch Punch
Festive Grinch punch during the holiday haul will be loved by every little Who, from the tall to the small.
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Chilly Coffee Punch
For a twist on the usual fruit punch, try a flavored coffee with ice cream, brought together just before serving. —Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona
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Holiday Wassail Punch
This festive and fruity punch is made with five kinds of juices plus cinnamon and allspice for a unique, well-balanced flavor. —Jennifer Stout, Blandon, Pennsylvania
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Warm Spiced Cider Punch
This is a nice warm-up punch. I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air. The aroma of the apple cider, orange juice and spices as the punch simmers in the slow cooker is wonderful. —Susan Smith, Forest, Virginia
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White Christmas Sangria
This punch has a pleasant fruity flavor that's not too sweet. Everyone will enjoy it! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Hot Christmas Punch
I originally got this recipe from a coworker who brought it to work for our office Christmas party. The punch has a nice cinnamon flavor and a rosy red color that is pleasing to almost everyone. —Patricia Dick, Anderson, Indiana
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Chilean Monkey Tail Punch
Stories vary surrounding the origins of this punch’s unique name. Some say it was initially served in a bottle depicting a monkey with a long tail, but others suggest it was named after a funny incident with a Chilean president in the early 1900s. Whatever the origin, coffee and spirits will make this sweet chilled drink warm you right up this Christmas. It also goes by “cola de mono.” —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
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Citrus Punch
This zesty punch is a refreshing addition to my holiday table. I love its fruity flavor and the bright sunshiny color. You can easily double the recipe if you're expecting a larger group. —Dianne Conway, London, Ontario
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Hot Spiced Cranberry Drink
I serve this rosy spiced beverage at parties and family gatherings during the winter. Friends like the tangy twist it gets from Red Hots. It's a nice change from the usual hot chocolate. —Laura Burgess, Ballwin, Missouri
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Champagne Punch
This bubbly champagne punch combines fruit juices, sparkling and sweet wine, and fruit. The pretty ice ring is a flavorful way of keeping the punch cold throughout the festivities.
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Favorite Berry Punch
A friend from church shared this zingy strawberry-infused punch recipe. It’s great for bridal showers, anniversary parties and holiday gatherings. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
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Hot Cider Punch
My hot fruit punch has been a family fave since 1993—hard to believe that we’ve loved it for 20 years! Adding clove-studded orange wedges makes it look especially festive. —Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee
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Snow Punch
As pretty as a fresh snowdrift, this frothy, fruity punch has been a Christmas tradition in our family for years—but it’s a light and refreshing thirst-quencher in any season. —Eloise Neeley, Norton, Ohio
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Festive Holiday Punch
This refreshing holiday punch has a gorgeous raspberry color and tangy flavor. To complete the magic, we garnish the glasses with lime wedges. —Tahnia Fox, Trenton, Michigan
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Cranberry Fruit Punch
I tried different combinations of juices until I came up with this pleasant punch that's not too sweet. It's perfect when you're serving a lot of holiday sweets. —Jean Ann Herritt, Canton, Ohio
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Cappuccino Punch
When I tried this punch at a friend’s wedding shower, I had to have the recipe. Guests will eagerly gather around the punch bowl when you ladle out this frothy mocha ice cream drink. —Rose Reich, Nampa, Idaho
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