Make a splash this weekend with these fun punch recipes for parties! From sassy cocktails to nonalcoholic spritzers, you'll find the right punch for you!
20 Party Punchbowl Favorites
Updated on Sep. 12, 2023
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Icy Holiday Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
30 servings (about 5-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
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
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 89 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
2/20
Pretty Pink Punch
Total Time
15 min
Servings
50 servings (7-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This refreshing punch is convenient because you can make it ahead of time and just add the ginger ale just before serving. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 76 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
3/20
Lemon-Lime Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
6 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
This frothy refresher topped with lime sherbet is a longtime family favorite and the best punch I’ve ever had. It’s fast, festive and easy to mix up for a variety of occasions. —Mary Ray, Raccoon, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 146 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 19mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
4/20
Sparkling Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
24 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
As a table brightener, fix a bowl of festive fruity punch—it's a refreshing beverage you can mix together in moments. To dress it up even more, I add an ice ring filled with oranges, lemons and cranberries. —Karen Ann Bland, Gove, Kansas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 64 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
5/20
Champagne Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This champagne punch, served at my wedding, continues to this day to be the elegant drink we serve at special events. —Anita Geoghagan, Woodstock, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 165 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
6/20
Raspberry Refresher
Total Time
30 min
Servings
14 servings (about 3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe explodes with raspberry flavor! It's a wonderful summertime treat.—Doreen Patterson, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 169 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 11mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 5g fiber), 1g protein.
7/20
Minty Tea Punch
Total Time
15 min
Servings
12 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
Forget sugary (and boring) sodas for your next potluck and treat your family and friends to a refreshing homemade punch. —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 43 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 0 sodium, 11g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.
8/20
Cranberry Fruit Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
24 servings (about 1 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
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
9/20
Banana Brunch Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
60-70 servings (10 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A cold glass of refreshing punch really brightens a brunch. It's nice to serve a crisp beverage like this that's more spectacular than plain juice. With bananas, orange juice and lemonade, it can add tropical flair to a winter day. —Mary Anne McWhirter, Pearland, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 68 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
10/20
Cranberry Fizz
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
With just five basic ingredients, this wonderfully tangy punch couldn't be much simpler to stir together. —Suzette Jury, Keene, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 154 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
11/20
Apple Cider Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
12 servings (about 3-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I’ve shared this recipe with many friends. It never wears out its welcome and is so easy to make. It’s also delicious warm. —Charles Piatt, Little Rock, Akansas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 217 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (50g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
12/20
Mocha Punch
Total Time
15 min
Servings
25 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I first tried this smooth, creamy punch at a friend's Christmas open house. It was so special and distinctive I didn't leave until I had the recipe. Having a frosty glass of this chocolate punch is almost like sipping a chocolate shake. —Yvonne Hatfield, Norman, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 254 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
13/20
Champagne Party Punch
Total Time
15 min
Servings
18 servings (about 3-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
To make this punch even more festive, float an ice ring in the punch. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 129 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
14/20
Blackberry Beer Cocktail
Total Time
10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This refreshing hard lemonade has a mild alcohol flavor; the beer adds just enough fizz to dance on your tongue as you sip. Sorry, adults only! —Ginger Sullivan, Cutler Bay, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 151 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
15/20
Rhubarb Citrus Punch
Total Time
30 min
Servings
about 12 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Rhubarb grows abundantly in our large farm garden. I'll make this punch for summertime gatherings or for special occasions with our extended family. —Ina Frey, St. Clemens, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 153 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 9mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (35g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.
16/20
Champagne Fruit Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
16 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Toast the happy couple at your next bridal shower with a fun and fruity drink! It’s the perfect refreshment on a hot day. —Kelly Tran, Salem, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 118 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 16mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
17/20
Cappuccino Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
about 1 gallon
From the Recipe Creator:
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
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 238 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein.
18/20
Festive October Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My bright orange sipper fits right in with October fun. To serve it in a festive way, I often put the punch bowl inside a hollowed-out-pumpkin. —Sue Thomas, Casa Grande, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 132 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
19/20
Fruit Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
5 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
This pink cooler is deliciously thirst-quenching on a warm day. Seeing its color, folks guess it might be pink lemonade. They're pleasantly surprised to discover the bubbly blend includes cranberry, pineapple, orange and lemon juices. —Marion Lowery, Medford, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 105 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
20/20
Festive Holiday Punch
Total Time
5 min
Servings
14 servings (about 2-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
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
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 185 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
