Source: Nastyakamysheva, AdobeStockA wide bowl of punch with floating fruit pieces is a perfect find for any party, including home gatherings. Special punch recipes exist all over the world, and it's prepared with various types of alcohol. We've gathered 20 options for every taste!
1. Classic Rum Punch
Source: pinterest.comOne of the first and most traditional recipes.
You will need: 1 cup water, 1 cup rum, 3 tbsp sugar, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Squeeze the juice from the lemon and zest it. Cook a syrup from water and sugar. Mix all ingredients together and pour the punch into glasses. Add ice to taste.
2. Orange Punch with Green Tea
Source: topcheff.ruA fresh and light punch with a unique aroma.
You will need: 230 ml green tea, 6 tbsp honey, 170 ml orange liqueur, 1 lemon, 1 orange, 0.5 tsp cinnamon.
Preparation: Squeeze juice from the lemon and orange. Mix all ingredients, bring the punch to a boil, and remove from heat. Add more citrus slices if desired.
3. Punch with Rum, Black Tea, and Hibiscus
Source: yemek.comAnother variation of the classic recipe with a rich flavor.
You will need: 170 ml rum, 370 ml water, 1.5 tbsp sugar, 1/2 lemon, 1 tsp black tea, 1 tbsp hibiscus, 3 cardamom pods, 3 cloves.
Preparation: Pour hot water over the tea and spices, and let them steep for 20 minutes. Slice a couple of lemon wedges, and squeeze juice from the remaining part. Strain the tea and mix all ingredients together. Simmer the punch for 10 minutes over low heat, without bringing it to a boil.
4. Punch with White Wine and Champagne
Source: pinterest.comA very unusual sparkling punch with a bright and spicy flavor.
You will need: 1 bottle dry white wine, 1/2 cup champagne, 1 cinnamon stick, 1/2-1 cup sugar, 1 tsp cloves, lemon zest, 1 lemon.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients except champagne and lemon, and heat on the stove for 4-5 minutes. Remove the punch from heat, add champagne and lemon slices.
Homemade Lemonade: 20 Great Recipes
5. Cranberry Punch with Rum and Red Wine
Source: enjourney.ruDark or even spiced rum works best for this recipe.
You will need: 200 ml rum, 1 L dry red wine, 4 oranges, 200 g cranberries, 1.5 L cranberry juice, 4 cinnamon sticks, 8 star anise pods.
Preparation: Pour rum over cranberries and let them sit for 1 hour. Slice oranges into rounds, mix all ingredients, and heat the punch, but do not bring it to a boil.
6. Tropical Punch with Malibu Liqueur
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruYou can substitute passion fruit pulp with ripe mango puree.
You will need: 400 ml homemade lemonade, 400 ml dry sparkling wine, 80 ml vodka, 80 ml Malibu liqueur, 1 lime, 100 g frozen raspberries, 125 g passion fruit pulp, ice.
Preparation: Slice the lime into thin rounds. Mix all punch ingredients in a bowl with ice and serve.
7. Apple Punch with Red Wine
Source: uzbek-culinar.ruThe perfect punch for autumn and winter – very warming.
You will need: 250 ml apple juice, 350 ml dry red wine, 1 apple, 2 tbsp honey, 2 cinnamon sticks, 2 cloves, 1 star anise pod.
Preparation: Slice the apple into thin wedges. Mix all ingredients, heat the punch almost to a boil, and remove from heat.
8. Cherry Punch with Rum
Source: pinterest.comIf you want to make it stronger, use liqueur or tincture instead of cherry juice.
You will need: 300 ml rum, 300 ml cherry juice, 3 handfuls of cherries, 1 lime, 2-3 tbsp sugar, 1 tsp dried ginger, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 tsp cloves.
Preparation: Heat cherry juice with sugar and all spices until the sugar dissolves. Add rum, lime juice, and cherries, then remove the punch from heat.
20 Great Homemade Kvass Recipes
9. Punch with White Rum and Plum Wine
Source: sxodim.comThis punch doesn't need to be cooked, so it's ready in just a couple of minutes.
You will need: 1 bottle white rum, 1 bottle plum wine, 150 ml cherry syrup, 500 ml cranberry juice, 1 L Sprite, 1 can canned pineapple, 150 g orange, 200 g strawberries, 80 g lime, 10 g mint, ice.
Preparation: Add pineapple, sliced orange and lime, strawberries, and half of the rum to a bowl. Let it steep for a bit. Add ice, then add the remaining ingredients. Mix the punch thoroughly.
10. Watermelon Punch with White Wine
Source: youtube.comThe finished punch can be served directly in a hollowed-out watermelon half.
You will need: 1/2 medium watermelon, 1 handful strawberries, 1 handful chokeberries, 1/2 apple, 1/2 orange, 1/2 lemon, 1 cup semi-dry white wine, sugar to taste.
Preparation: Scoop out the watermelon flesh, remove seeds, and blend it. Slice citrus fruits and apples into wedges. Mix all ingredients together and chill the punch in the refrigerator.
11. Aperol Punch
Source: gastronom.ruOne of the best punch recipes for summer evenings with friends.
You will need: 600 ml Aperol liqueur, 750 ml Prosecco, 1 L gin, 500 ml grapefruit juice, 500 ml orange juice, 3 oranges, 300 g strawberries, ice.
Preparation: Slice oranges and strawberries into thin rounds. Mix gin, Aperol, and juice in a bowl with ice, and let it sit for 15 minutes. Pour in Prosecco and add oranges with strawberries.
12. Punch with Vodka and Champagne
Source: artcafe-royal.ruA strong festive drink – for example, for New Year's.
You will need: 1.5 cups vodka, 2 bottles champagne, 1.5 cups cherry or pomegranate juice, 1 cup sugar syrup, 1/2 lemon, spices.
Preparation: Squeeze juice from the lemon and mix all ingredients until smooth. This punch is served cold with ice.
20 Easy Kvass Sourdough Starter Recipes at Home
13. Punch with Tequila and Grapefruit
Source: seriouseats.comTequila always adds its recognizable flavor to any cocktails and drinks.
You will need: 500 ml tequila, 200 ml grapefruit juice, 75 ml lemon juice, 100 ml orange juice, 2 cups strong black tea, 1 cinnamon stick, sugar.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients except tea. Add sugar to taste, bring the punch to a boil, and remove from heat. Pour in the tea and stir the drink.
14. Non-Alcoholic Punch with Tea and Dried Fruits
Source: dzen.ruTo make the punch sweeter, add honey or brown sugar at the end.
You will need: 5 g black tea, 50 g dried fruits, 30 g lemon, 1 cinnamon stick, 1 pinch nutmeg, 50 g mandarins, 2 cloves, 250 ml pomegranate or other juice.
Preparation: Brew tea in 300 ml boiling water, let it steep, and strain. Add sliced citrus fruits and other ingredients. Bring the punch almost to a boil and remove from heat.
15. Punch with Vodka and Sparkling Wine
Source: igolchatiy.wordpress.comWhen serving, we recommend adding a handful of seasonal fruits or berries.
You will need: 200 ml vodka, 500 ml sparkling wine, 300 ml fruit martini, 100 ml sugar syrup, 2 oranges, ice.
Preparation: Slice oranges into wedges and place them in a bowl with ice. Add more fruit if desired, pour in the remaining ingredients, and stir the punch.
16. Punch with Cognac and Grape Juice
Source: lobsterhouse.ruThe secret to this recipe is a large amount of spices and additions.
You will need: 1 L grape juice, 200 ml cognac, 4 star anise pods, 1 tbsp cloves, 3-4 cm ginger, 1 cup water, 1 apple, 1 tsp sugar, 1/2 lemon, 50 g raisins, 1 tsp cardamom, 2 cinnamon sticks.
Preparation: Slice ginger into rounds, and apple and lemon into wedges. Mix all ingredients except cognac, and simmer the punch for 10 minutes over low heat. Pour in the cognac and stir.
Raf Coffee: 15 Easy Homemade Recipes
17. Orange Punch with Gin
Source: youtube.comThis punch is also called Oxford Punch, so it's best to use London dry gin.
You will need: 200 ml gin, 200 ml Triple Sec liqueur, 200 ml sugar syrup, 200 ml Prosecco, 600 g oranges, 800 ml orange juice, 75 g cocktail cherries, ice.
Preparation: Slice oranges into rounds. Place them in a bowl with ice and cocktail cherries. Pour in all ingredients, and last – pour in the Prosecco. Stir the punch.
18. Non-Alcoholic Apple Punch
Source: volgogradinform.ruIf possible, add a little more fennel to it.
You will need: 3 L apple juice, 2 cinnamon sticks, 1 orange, 0.5 tsp allspice, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cardamom, 10 cloves, 8 star anise pods.
Preparation: Slice the orange into rounds. Mix all ingredients except honey, bring the punch to a boil, and let it cool. Finally, add honey to taste.
19. Punch with Brandy and Red Wine
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruYou can use more or less brandy – depending on how strong you want the punch.
You will need: 3.5 L red wine, 500 ml brandy, 2.5 L apple juice, 1 apple, 2 tbsp honey, 3 cinnamon sticks, 1 tsp cloves, 4 star anise pods.
Preparation: Slice apples into wedges. Heat the wine, but do not bring it to a boil. Add all other ingredients and heat the punch a little more.
20. Non-Alcoholic Orange and Cranberry Punch
Source: pinterest.comA light non-alcoholic punch that you'll want to make again and again.
You will need: 3 cups orange juice, 3 cups cranberry juice, 3/4 cup water, 0.5 tbsp ground ginger, 1 pinch nutmeg, 1/3 cup sugar, 2 oranges, 100 g cranberries.
Preparation: Mix all ingredients except cranberries and orange. Bring to a boil and simmer the punch for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, add orange slices and cranberries.