12 party punch recipes
By Tasia Rivero
Recipes by the Canadian Living Test Kitchen
12 easy summer sippers to punch up your next party.
Menu
Sweet Offerings of Valentine Love
- Chocolate Pear Tart
- Cappuccino Cream
- Blueberry Cinnamon Coffee Cake
- Lemon Mousse Cheesecake
- Coffee Toffee Fudge Cake
Suggested Recipes
- Blue Cheese and Walnut Mushrooms
- Berry Charlotte
- Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread
- Gluten-Free Cherry Almond Muffins
- Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies
- Warm Gluten-Free Biscuits
- Gluten-Free Chocolate PBandJ Cupcakes
- Mini Smoked Salmon Dill Quiches
- Sour Cream Pastry for Mini Quiches
- Mustard-Spiced Nuts
Special occasion
Mojito Punch
Photography by Yvonne Duivenvoorden
Skip past the cola aisle when shopping for your next backyard get-together (or shower, or birthday party) and offer your guests something a little more inspired. Tip: Rather than spending all afternoon and evening mixing drinks for your guests, our recipes make multiple servings. You'll have a refreshing pitcher of punch in a couple minutes flat!
Party punch recipes:
Every occasion can have an inspired menu, but what about drinks? These tropical sippers are just what any summer do needs: A sweet refreshing drink to capture the moment.
For bridal or baby showers, try the pretty pink Ginger Rhubarb Punch. This non-alcoholic recipe looks delicate and has a hint of peppery spice from the gingerroot and ginger ale.
Kids love punch, too. The next time you're hosting an event with little ones present Tropical Tutti-Frutti Punch is sure to satisfy. This recipe is a natural complement to other summer foods that kids love: Grilled chicken and corn, and fruit from the tropics, such as pineapple, watermelon or mango.
Don't have a special event to mark, but want to party down anyway? Prepare a couple (or a few!) batches of Slushy Citrus Vodka Punch before your company arrives. This recipe takes up to 4 hours to chill into a refreshing slush in the freezer. Tip: When it's time to drink, fill a cooler with ice to hold the container or pitcher of slush so prevent melting into juice.
Recipes
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Mojito Punch
Save the tips of the mint stems to sprinkle onto the punch as garnish. -
Strawberry Champagne Punch
This sophisticated punch is perfect for toasting at weddings. Add an ice ring to keep the punch cool. -
Tropical Tutti-Frutti Punch
This refreshing fruit-and-cream concoction makes a great centrepiece for a children's party or a backyard barbecue with tropical food. Although coconu... -
Ginger Rhubarb Punch
Pretty, pink and slightly spicy, this lovely nonalcoholic punch is perfect for showers and other events. -
Slushy Citrus Vodka Punch
This icy drink is great for outdoor events, but it melts quickly, so serve it from the freezer or an ice-filled cooler. -
Black Currant Rum Punch
Use black currant–flavoured black tea bags (such as Twinings) instead of herbal tea for an intense, not-too-sweet black currant flavour. -
Lemon Thyme Gin Punch
This punch packs a punch. Keep the recipe on hand for summertime celebrations as well as throughout the winter holidays. -
Strawberry Rum Punch
Fruity and smooth, this drink makes a pretty-in-pink glass. You could also use white or amber rum instead. For a delicious nonalcoholic Strawberry Pun... -
Caribbean Rum Punch
This recipe is based on the classic formula of 1 part sour, 2 parts sweet, 3 parts strong and 4 parts weak. Lime juice and rum stand in for the sour a... -
Whisky Sour Slush Punch
This slush punch is the answer for a big reception or summer party. It's easy to concoct and, all the better for the busy entertainer, must be made th... -
Sparkling Tangerine Punch
Mint and tangerines make this pleasingly refreshing. You'll find tangerine juice in the refrigerated section of the supermarket. Chill all juices and ... -
Ruby Red Bellini Punch
A traditional bellini has peach juice and sparkling white wine; here, ruby red berries and grapefruit juice add a new twist.


