Party Starters: the World's Best Punches and Crowd Pleasers

A punch is a mixed drink typically made with fruit juices, soda, and sometimes alcohol, served in large batches at parties and gatherings.

Popular punches for large groups include Caribbean rum punch, sangria, and bourbon-based punches, as they are easy to scale up and balance flavors well.

Yes, punches can easily be made non-alcoholic by omitting alcohol and using fruit juices, soda, or sparkling water for a refreshing crowd-pleaser.

A classic punch typically includes a base of citrus juice (lemon or lime), sweetener (sugar or syrup), tea or fruit juice, and sparkling water or soda, plus optional spirits.

Use a large ice block or freeze fruit juice into ice cubes instead of regular ice to chill the punch without watering it down.