Serving punch bowls is my number one time-saving tip for holiday parties! I LOVE mixing custom cocktails for each guests and do so at all of my smaller parties. But when you have more guests OR are serving food, it's nice to have drinks that serve themselves like punch and a couple bottles of wine.
When I make punch I like to serve a variety. It's nice because guests who prefer one spirit or flavor over other have options and guests who love to try new things have a variety to choose from! For Friendsgiving I made three punch bowls, one with champagne, one with whiskey and one with a mixture of whiskey and beer. I used cardboard scrapbooking stickers to label each container. Here are my recipes:Apple Cider Punch, makes one bowl
1 gallon apple cider
four cups orange juice
2 liters of gingerale
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 bottle whiskey (I used Jack Daniels Tennessee Honey)
apple slices
orange slices
fresh mint leaves
In a punch bowl mix chilled cider, chilled orange juice, chilled gingerale, lemon juice and whiskey. Garnish with fresh orange slices, apples slices and fresh mint leaves. Do not add ice to the punch, but do have an ice bucket available for your guests! EnjoyCitrus Champagne Punch, makes one bowl
1 bottle orange vodka
1 bottle champagne
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 cups grapefruit juice
2 liters lemon lime soda
2 lemons
2 limes
1 grapefruit
In a punch bowl mix chilled vodka, chilled champage, 1/2 cup lemon juice, chilled grapefruit juice and chilled soda. Wash citrus fruit well, slice and add all the slices to the punch bowl.For the cranberry punch I tried this Red Nose Punch recipe via Saveur. It was tasty. I highly recommend it!
So… who's in the mood for punch now? xo. Elsie
P.S. We stored the punch on top of the piano after all our guests were served. And anyone going for seconds was extra careful. Happy to report to spills or stains. 🙂
Credits: Author: Elsie Larson, Photography: Janae Hardy
I just made the citrus punch for my work Christmas party and it was a huge hit! Thanks!
It’s funny because of the photo placement it looks like the guy in the last picture has a pumpkin head
Where did find the “punch bowls”??? LOVE!!!
OMG, I absolutely love that piano!
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Gorgeous!! You ladies are the ultimate hosts 🙂
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I love your punch bowls and would love to know where you got them!
Thanks for the idea! I’ll be doing this at my Christmas Ladies Night Out.
I’m confused by the last sentence. I hope there were no spills. I really like how you painted it.
Good idea, looks great, I want to drink now
It all looks so super cute!!
But.. when I see those bowls on the piano I cringe 😀
Images of punch destroying the piano are rushing through my head.
Is it just a decorative piano or is it still playable? In the latter case, please don’t ever do that again 😀
What size bottle of orange vodka did you use in the citrus punch? Thanks!
I’ve found a really great way to protect my piano when I put things on top of it: a food runner! I’m not sure if you guys call them that over there too but it’s just a sturdy fabric that’s normally used down the middle of a long dining table to put the food on whilst protecting the table. It just gives another barrier between your food/drinks and the surface. And you can get quite pretty ones these days =)
Paint, stickers, pumpkins, punch… poor piano 🙁
Why did you have the paintings on the top of the piano turned around?
Inquiring minds and all…
When I first saw them on top of the piano I was like, “man she’s brave,” but then I read your comment and that makes more sense. 🙂
Everyone seems so concerned about your piano… But, it’s yours and I’m sure you thought of that, and made that decision for yourself! It looks lovely and the punches sound delish. I never thought of serving punch this time of year! Thanks for the great idea 🙂 And your apron is so simple and cute!
Thank you for this great ideas! I will try the apple one for sure! 🙂
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Beauty over practicality everytime! Love your setup, very pretty!
These recipes sound amazing! I’m excited to try these over the festive period xx
perfect timing in the last picture. a pumpkin head 🙂