Best Delicious Party Punch Recipes
Good Non-Alcoholic Drinks & Beverages for Entertaining and Parties
Party punch bowl beverage ideas for holiday and special occasion parties like bridal and baby showers, weddings, etc. Three of the best highly rated punch recipes online.
A delicious punch beverage adds festivity to a holiday party or elegance to a special event such as a baby shower, bridal shower, wedding, or teen dance or event. Punch is enjoyed by children, teenagers, adults and senior citizens as a light, refreshing drink.
Following are highly rated non-alcoholic punch recipes found online. All are easy to make drinks and will delight guests of all ages.
Icy Holiday Punch Recipe Makes a Beautiful and Tasty Rose Colored Festive Drink
Rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars on Taste of Home, this gorgeous icy drink is perfect for any group event. The punch base can be made in advance, which simplifies preparation for the hostess or host.
According to Taste of Home, this recipe's "rosy color makes it so pretty for Christmas." This is due to the cherry gelatin used. For another color, one can experiment with various gelatin flavors.
With only a ten minute prep, plus freezing time, this recipe is a winner for ease of preparation, with only 6 ingredients
Very Easy 3-Ingredient Orange Dream Punch Recipe for any Party
Rated an average of 5 out of 5 stars on AllRecipes online, this lovely festive orange punch is easy to make with only a few ingredients. Prep time is only 15 minutes.
This is a sherbet (or sherbert, as it is often said) based punch, which is always a favorite with kids and adults alike. Variations to the recipe are listed in the reader comments below the instructions at the above link. This is a great teen birthday party idea.
For another good sherbet-based punch on the same site, search Pineapple-Orange Punch.
Hot Spiced Fruit Punch is Delicious and Perfect for Cooler Days or Evenings
Originally from Cooking Light Magazine, this hot punch is perfect for winter and fall holiday parties or any special event. This recipe is simple, but requires more ingredients than the others and involves some cooking. Unique about this recipe is that this delicious punch uses several kinds of fruit, is warm and has a wonderful aroma that will delight party guests.
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A Bit of History About Punch
According to GreatPartyRecipes online, "Today's party punch recipes are said to stem from an ancient East Indian recipe of five ingredients, the term punch being derived from panch, the Hindi word for 'five'."
Another theory, posted one BarNoneDrinks online states "An alternate version has the word punch derived from the word puncheon. A puncheon is a cask that is able to hold an astounding 72 gallons. The large vessel could easily be transformed into a punch bowl."
Both sites state that later, British Sailors brought the recipe back to England where changes were made to the traditional recipes.
These days, punch has evolved to a light, festive drink served at parties and group events. A special punch bowl and ladle are essential. If these are not available, ask around for a set that can be borrowed, or be creative with a large bowl or pitcher. However punch is served, it is a special treat that guests will enjoy and which will add to any festivities.
