Birthdays, showers, holidays, get-togethers, you name it! We love a good party, including friends, food, family, and drinks. Whip up our easy party punch the next time you have a get together. You'll be amazed at how much everybody loves it!
We seriously love a good get together, whether it's the holidays, graduation parties, outdoor get-togethers, parties with friends… anything! We even have a post devoted to helping you save the most money with lots of cheap party food ideas.
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But one of our absolute favorite parts of the party? The super-quick, super-cheap, and super-yummy party punch that everybody always raves about. Seriously! It's so quick and easy to throw together, and you can save some major dinero if you plan ahead a little. Let's get to this party punch recipe!
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HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON THIS EASY PUNCH PARTY DRINK
We always work party food items into our normal weekly grocery budget, unless it's for a holiday or event that we specifically set a budget for. So you know that means we're going to save as much as possible when planning! Here are a few of the best ways to save money on party punch:
Buy Off-Brand – Nobody will ever be able to taste the difference! We always get the cheapest 2-liter of clear sodas we can find, like the off-brand Sprite or 7-Up. (Diet also tastes great and nobody will be able to tell you're saving them some calories!)
Any Flavor Drink Mix is Delicious – We've made this in pretty much all of the flavors, like peach, pomegranate, lemonade, raspberry, etc., and it's always tasted amazingly good! Once again, generic is totally fine, just be sure to get the kind in the tube that can make a pitcher versus the individual drink mixes.
Mix to Taste – Start with whatever ratio the drink mix calls for, but then taste it to see if you can add more soda to stretch the party punch even further! While it's delicious at the normal 1:1 ratio, it's still good when you dilute it a little bit more to stretch it.
Add Fruit – Fruit not only makes it look pretty, but it also helps add some additional flavor to the party punch! If you dilute the punch a little too much, adding fruit in will kick up the flavor.
Stock Up – If you make this party punch a lot, then stock up any time you see the ingredients on sale! It'll save you some major bucks the next time you make it.
Pro Tip: Don't be surprised if you have to make more during your party or get together! Your guests will seriously guzzle it down. Keep your supplies handy and ready to go if you need to make more. You can thank us later! 😉
Add clear soda slowly, and gently stir to combine. (Don't go too crazy or it'll bubble up on you and then go flat!)
Add any fruit for extra flavor and decoration.
Refrigerate until ready to use, or serve over ice. Enjoy!
Notes
Generic-brand soda and drink mix are totally okay to use! You can also use diet soda. Nobody will be able to tell the difference!
Keyword old fruit, soda
Soda-licious, right?! 😉 This party punch will be all your guests can talk about. Enjoy how easy and delicious it is!
Alright, well there you have it! Our top-secret party punch recipe to wow the crowd. Do you have a go-to flavor combo? Share it with us in the comments below!
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Make-Ahead Punch Tip: Prepare punch through Step 2, except do not add the carbonated beverage or, if using, ice ring and stir-ins. Cover and chill up to 24 hours. Add carbonated beverage, ice ring, and stir-ins just before serving.
The general rule is to provide one gallon of punch for every 10 guests. A conservative estimate assumes each guest will drink about three four-ounce servings.
If you are looking for a great party punch that can be made in a large 5 gallon jug, will serve a grand amount of folks (80, 8 ounce servings, here) and tastes wonderful…well then this post is for you!
No fetching drinks or shaking up co*cktails on the fly — the work is already done. But when made too far in advance, especially if your punch includes juice or another sugary drink, the flavors will start to taste off and any ice will melt and start to water it down.
It's easiest to make glass jugs of punch, which guests can pour out for themselves. Use your imagination: you can use small jam jars as glasses and sip the drink through straws. Normal wineglasses or trendy wineglasses without stems are also stylish options.
Let's start with the easy stuff: your alcoholic offerings. I say these are easy because they tend to come in standard sizes and you don't have to brew any of it yourself (unless you want to, in which case, please do!). You'll want to estimate approximately one drink per person, per hour of the event.
How many drinks per person for a party? Plan for 2-3 drinks per person for the first hour and 1-2 drinks per hour thereafter. Include non-alcoholic options.
Mexican Ponche is a warm and comforting fruit punch made with apples, pears, oranges and guavas and spiced with cinnamon, cloves, tamarind and hibiscus typically served at Christmas time.
Estimate 1-2 glasses per guest in the first hour, and 1 glass per hour after. Multiply guests by drinks per hour by ounces per drink for total punch needed.
Ice cools a 12-ounce bottle faster than just throwing it in a fridge. If you want your beverage nice and cold, it only takes about 15 minutes to chill on ice. For a larger bottle, like a bottle of champagne or 2-liter of soda, it takes 20 to 30 minutes.
When does Punch expire? If unopened, a store bought punch mix or ready-made punch can last up to 9-12 months past the printed date on the package, as long as it is stored in a cool, dry place. Once opened, it should be consumed within 7-10 days. If you've made punch from scratch, it should be consumed within 3-5 days.
Traditionally, a co*cktail party would take place an hour or two before dinner (a.k.a. the co*cktail hour), but you needn't be so steadfast. An after-dinner co*cktail party can be just as fun, sharing light snacks and drinks late into the night.
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