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Punch up your holidays

Updated: Dec 15, 2011 03:01 PM EST
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By the Editors of Saveur


It's the time of year to put on our fanciest party clothes, deck the halls, and invite everyone we know to join and make merry, and there's no better way to do it than with a big bowl of punch.


There's so much to love about this classic drink style: the deep, rich flavors; the communal joy of sharing with friends; even the act of pulling out our favorite vintage glass punch bowl makes us feel more festive.


Not to mention that it makes playing host so much easier: no active bartending required, and the bowl naturally becomes the party's centerpiece, a focal point over which new friendships are formed as glasses are filled and refilled.


Inspired by the endless possibilities of the punch bowl, we asked expert mixology team All in Good Spirits to develop four cold-weather punch recipes, unique and unexpected large-format cocktails perfect for the season.


Each punch features a different spirit base, from tequila to gin to a strikingly festive combination of sherry and whiskey.



See the gallery of Four Holiday Punch Recipes » 

 

  • Recipes

  • Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:45 AM EDT2013-05-22 09:45:23 GMT
    Schwenkbraten - Chef Tommy Malone, Steinhaus 7 ounce Pork Loin Steak 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 Cup Onion, sliced 1Tablespoon Herb Butter (soften butter mixed with your favorite chopped herbs) ¼ Cup White
    Schwenkbraten - Chef Tommy Malone, Steinhaus 7 ounce Pork Loin Steak 2 Tablespoons Butter 1 Cup Onion, sliced 1Tablespoon Herb Butter (soften butter mixed with your favorite chopped herbs) ¼ Cup White

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:54 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:54:29 GMT
    American Buttercream Frosting 1 cup (2 sticks) butter (salted, or unsalted) 1/4 teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter) 4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (best quality available) 2-3
    American Buttercream Frosting 1 cup (2 sticks) butter (salted, or unsalted) 1/4 teaspoon salt (if using unsalted butter) 4 cups powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (best quality available) 2-3

  • Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:20 AM EDT2013-05-14 11:20:08 GMT
    Everyone's sauce recipe is different. This one is more Sicilian and was handed down from my grandparents. The key is no exact measurements just flavor with ingredients below to taste.  In a large pot
    Everyone's sauce recipe is different. This one is more Sicilian and was handed down from my grandparents. The key is no exact measurements just flavor with ingredients below to taste.  In a large pot
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