Posted by Nicole on December 1st 2009 in Cocktails, Drink of the Week, Holiday Drinks, Punches
Now that Thanksgiving is over, it’s time to think Christmas! The 
Holiday season is one for gathering. Punches are a quick, easy way to let your guests serve themselves. I hope you enjoy this one. Salute!
Christmas Punch
1 (750ml) bottle light rum
1 oz. triple sec
2 cups orange juice
2/3 cup lemon juice
1 4 oz. jar maraschino cherries, with juice
1/2 cup sugar
1 orange, sliced into rounds
1 lemon, sliced into rounds
1 8oz. ) can pineapple chunks
1 liter carbonated water
1 In a punch bowl combine sugar, orange and lemon juice, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add cherries, triple sec, light rum, orange slices, lemon slices, and pineapple chunks. Set for 1-2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
2 Add carbonated water and ice just before serving.
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Posted by Nicole on November 17th 2009 in Cocktails, Drink of the Week, Holiday Drinks, Punches
The holidays are a time for get togethers and warmth … and (of course) a little booze. This spiced punch can be served hot or cold. It’s a tasty 
way to welcome guests and stay warm. Enjoy!
Spiced Tea Holiday Punch
3 cups water
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tbs. vanilla extract
10 whole cloves
10 cardamom seeds
2 tbs. ginger
2 tea bags (black tea)
1 bottle red wine
1/4 cup dark rum
Boil water, honey, sugar, spices and vanilla in a large saucepan, stirring frequently until honey and sugar are dissolved. Remove from heat and add tea bag, steeping for five minutes. Strain it into a bowl and add wine and rum. Can be served hot or cold. If serving it hot, simmer mixture until warm again. If serving cold, chill mixture in refrigerator then serve over ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick. Mmmmm…
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Posted by RangeBuzz on July 9th 2009 in Punches, Summer Cocktails
Is there a better summer punch for your deck party? I don’t think so. Your friends will love this. Recipe from Drink of the Week.com
Sangria
Our Cinco de Mayo version!
2 Bottles Red Wine (750ml)
1/2 cup Triple Sec
1/4 cup Tequila
1/4 cup Sweet Vermouth
1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice
Lemons, Limes and Oranges (sliced)
Sugar to taste
2 cups Sprite or 7up
Mix all ingredients except the Sprite in a large pitcher or punch bowl. Add fruit slices. Refrigerate for a few hours to let flavors mix. Just before serving add sugar to adjust sweetness and pour in the soda. Serve over ice with slices of the fruit. Serves 8 - 12 people.
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