Spirits 9 Party Punch Recipes for All Kinds of Celebrations By Food & Wine Editors Updated on October 19, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Christopher Testani When you're entertaining, punch is a no-brainer. It allows you to have drinks batched and ready to go, so guests can serve themselves as they please throughout the party. (Plus, it saves you from having to whip up individual cocktails.) Spicy margarita punch for warmer days; Prosecco punch for the holidays; a play on a Dark and Stormy for Halloween: We have party punch recipes for all kinds of occasions. Whether you want festive drinks for Christmas or New Year's Eve, or something low-fuss for a casual dinner, read on for plenty of options so you can start planning your menu. 01 of 09 Citrus, Brandy and Pineapple Punch This easy brandy cocktail from drinks artisan Chris Harrison is mildly sweet and nicely boozy, with a bit of spice from nutmeg. Get the Recipe 02 of 09 Pomegranate Punch with Prosecco © Frances Janisch Of course Maria Helm Sinskey and her husband, Rob (co-owner of Napa's Robert Sinskey Vineyards), serve their wine at parties. But she also offers refreshing punches like this one, made with tart-sweet pomegranate juice and finished with Prosecco. Get the Recipe 03 of 09 Dark and Stormy Death Punch © David Malosh This is Grace Parisi's take on the Dark and Stormy, a classic rum and ginger beer drink. Floating in the punch bowl are round ice cubes made with lychee syrup and lychees stuffed with brandied cherries, which have an uncanny resemblance to eyeballs—perfect for Halloween. Get the Recipe 04 of 09 Punch Parker Mixologist Allen Katz uses his own Dorothy Parker gin to make this fruity punch. Get the Recipe 05 of 09 Wine Punch with Melon Ice Cubes © Ryan Dausch Derek Brown sweetens this Riesling-based punch with honey syrup. Keeping it cool are frozen melon balls, which are fun to eat once they start to thaw. Get the Recipe 06 of 09 Anjou Punch Nicole Franzen Leo Robitschek makes his perfect holiday punch with warming flavors of pear, cinnamon, and citrus. Get the Recipe 07 of 09 Spicy Margarita Punch © Con Poulos This recipe from Justin Chapple makes a punch, flavored with jalapeño, cucumber, cilantro, mint, and more, that can also be made as Margarita Jellies. Get the Recipe 08 of 09 Far from the Tree Christopher Testani Layers of apple flavor, from cold-pressed juice, brandy, hard cider, and fresh apple slices, give this not-too-boozy punch an autumnal feel. Get the Recipe 09 of 09 Grilled Pineapple–Tequila Punch Greg Dupree This punch from Paula Disbrowe includes blanco tequila, Ancho Reyes Verde (poblano liqueur), pineapple juice, lime juice, grilled fresh pineapple, and Topo Chico for serving — plus, a few garnishes like jalapeño slices for even more flavor. Get the Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit