These Christmas punch recipes bring good, old-fashioned fun to any holiday party. Whether your shindig is all-ages or just for grown-ups, you'll find the perfect beverage for your punch bowl.
27 Christmas Punch Recipes Perfect for the Holidays
Updated on Feb. 17, 2024
Celebration Punch
This pretty fruit punch has just the right amount of sweetness. The ice ring keeps it cool for hours without diluting the flavor. —Marci Carl, Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania
1/27
2/27
Chilled Christmas Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
20 servings (3-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A blend of juices gives this punch a little pizazz. For a more tart flavor, substitute cranberry juice for the cranberry-apple juice. —Edna Hoffman, Hebron, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 112 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 6mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
3/27
Hot Spiced Berry Punch
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to make punch in the slow cooker for parties. Add a splash of bourbon or whisky for an adult crowd. It’s also superb for poaching pears. —Judy Batson, Tampa, FL
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without fresh fruit): 148 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 1g fiber), 0 protein.
Get extra-festive this year and make your own homemade eggnog, too.
4/27
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 of Home 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.
5/27
Creamy Peppermint Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
16 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
Almost too pretty to drink, Creamy Peppermint Punch is a real crowd-pleaser. Serve it in a punch bowl and guests can help themselves, so you’re free to mingle. —Linda Foreman, Locust Grove, Oklahoma
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without peppermint candies): 226 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 62mg cholesterol, 97mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.
6/27
All-Occasion Punch
Total Time
15 min
Servings
22 servings (5-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
To keep the punch cold while adding extra color, I like to make an ice ring out of cherry soda pop. The flavor always brings folks back for more. —Carol Van Sickle, Versailles, Kentucky
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 102 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 13mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
7/27
Slow-Cooker Christmas Punch
Total Time
3 hours 5 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This holiday, why not indulge in a warm ruby red punch made in the slow cooker? We use cinnamon and Red Hots to give it that cozy spiced flavor and welcome-home aroma. —Angie Goins, Tazewell, TN
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 129 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
8/27
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.
9/27
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.
10/27
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.
11/27
Grinch Punch
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
My family expects to see this frothy green beverage on my buffet each Christmas. It always makes everyone happy. —Janice Hodge, Custer, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 147 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 44mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
12/27
Chilly Coffee Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a twist on the usual fruit punch, try a flavored coffee with ice cream, brought together just before serving. —Judy Wilson, Sun City West, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 166 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 53mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
13/27
Holiday Wassail Punch
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
16 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This festive and fruity punch is made with five kinds of juices plus cinnamon and allspice for a unique, well-balanced flavor. —Jennifer Stout, Blandon, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 114 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
14/27
Warm Spiced Cider Punch
Total Time
4 hours 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a nice warm-up punch. I like to serve it when there is a nip in the air. The aroma of the apple cider, orange juice and spices as the punch simmers in the slow cooker is wonderful. —Susan Smith, Forest, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 94 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
15/27
White Christmas Sangria
Total Time
10 min
Servings
21 servings (3-3/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
This punch has a pleasant fruity flavor that's not too sweet. Everyone will enjoy it! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 110 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 5mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
16/27
Hot Christmas Punch
Total Time
3 hours 15 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I originally got this recipe from a coworker who brought it to work for our office Christmas party. The punch has a nice cinnamon flavor and a rosy red color that is pleasing to almost everyone. —Patricia Dick, Anderson, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 112 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 4mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
17/27
Chilean Monkey Tail Punch
Total Time
15 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Stories vary surrounding the origins of this punch’s unique name. Some say it was initially served in a bottle depicting a monkey with a long tail, but others suggest it was named after a funny incident with a Chilean president in the early 1900s. Whatever the origin, coffee and spirits will make this sweet chilled drink warm you right up this Christmas. It also goes by “cola de mono.” —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 129 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 29mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
18/27
Citrus Punch
Total Time
5 min
Servings
2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
This zesty punch is a refreshing addition to my holiday table. I love its fruity flavor and the bright sunshiny color. You can easily double the recipe if you're expecting a larger group. —Dianne Conway, London, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 109 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
19/27
Hot Spiced Cranberry Drink
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
14 servings (3-1/2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I serve this rosy spiced beverage at parties and family gatherings during the winter. Friends like the tangy twist it gets from Red Hots. It's a nice change from the usual hot chocolate. —Laura Burgess, Ballwin, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 155 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 2mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
20/27
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.
21/27
Favorite Berry Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
22 servings (about 4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend from church shared this zingy strawberry-infused punch recipe. It’s great for bridal showers, anniversary parties and holiday gatherings. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 97 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
22/27
Hot Cider Punch
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings (2-1/4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My hot fruit punch has been a family fave since 1993—hard to believe that we’ve loved it for over 30 years! Adding clove-studded orange wedges makes it look especially festive. —Anita Bell, Hermitage, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup (calculated without orange wedges): 107 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 15mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
23/27
Snow Punch
Total Time
10 min
Servings
2-1/2 quarts
From the Recipe Creator:
As pretty as a fresh snowdrift, this frothy, fruity punch has been a Christmas tradition in our family for years—but it’s a light and refreshing thirst-quencher in any season. —Eloise Neeley, Norton, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 296 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 56mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (51g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
24/27
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.
25/27
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
26/27
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.
27/27
Citrus & White Grape Juice Party Punch
Total Time
5 min
Servings
32 servings (4 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
I was looking for a drink that wouldn’t stain expensive prom dresses and tuxedos. Everyone loved this white grape juice and lemonade punch! You can mix the first four ingredients ahead of time, refrigerate and add the soda right before serving. —Karen Ballance, Wolf Lake, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 119 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 17mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
