Citrus Punch Recipe

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This citrus punch recipe is VERY easy to make and it’s perfect for all parties! Whether it’s Christmas, New Year’s Eve or a birthday party, this is going to be your new go-to big batch co*cktail.

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Not many people know this, but I once had serious thoughts about writing a co*cktail cookbook featuring big batch co*cktails. Like this one.

Every timeI know we are going to have at least 10 people over, I will make up a new punch recipe.

I like making punches because you don’t need a lot of ingredients to make something amazing. I usually take an inventory of my bar and then head to the store to get juice.

Or I will get fruit and make the juice myself (if it’s a special occasion.)

Punches like this citrus punch made with ginger ale are so easy to whip up that they are perfect for the holidays too.

Christmas, New Year’s Eve, bridal and baby showers – even weddings; party planning for any of them can be made easier by making a punch.

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To make this citrus punch, you need a big punch bowl.

The one in these pictures is a gorgeous hammered copper and comes with a ladle.

You also need ginger beer AND ginger ale. Lots of fizzy ginger-ness.

Grab your vodkas – orange and citrus (or citron).

How to Serve Punch

Any large food-safe container is a good container for serving punch.

Punch bowls and pitchers are classic go-tos and are great for big batch co*cktails.

I love upright dispensers like this mason jar dispenser – for anyone into tablescapes, this is a great way to add some height.

If you’re looking for something unique, carve out a watermelon and serve your punch inside of it.

Try a Dutch oven, a bundt pan, even a large soup pot – just make sure its large enough to hold a lot of punch.

Keep a bowl of candied ginger on the side for an optional garnish!

Can you make punch ahead of time?

Yes!

If you plan to make punch ahead of time prepare it the morning of your event.

Also, if your punch has anything carbonated (ginger ale and ginger beer for this recipe), add it right before serving.

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How do I keep punch cold?

The simple answer is chill the ingredients ahead of time and then use ice. The better answer is large ice blocks or rings.

You can make ice blocks in advance using a round container, like a bundt pan.

I always use bottled or filter water so that the ice blocks are clear – tap water often leads to ice cube discoloration.

Citrus Punch

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

This citrus punch recipe is VERY easy to make and it's perfect for all parties! Whether it's Christmas, New Year's Eve or a wedding, this is going to be your new go-to big batch co*cktail.