Every Southern host knows it’s not a party without party punch.
It’s a great one to stir up just before guests arrive so it’s fizzy and fresh.
The full recipe is further below.
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What Is the Alcohol Ratio for Punch?
The ideal alcoholic strength for punch is about 5 to 6 percent.
You don’t want it to be too strong, or it may be undrinkable.
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Our Test Kitchen shares tips for getting this punch right time after time.
There are several ways to keep a punch chilled without diluting it.
How Much Punch Do I Need for My Party?
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The general rule is to provide one gallon of punch for every 10 guests.
A conservative estimate assumes each guest will drink about three servings of four ounces each.
(If you’re also providing other beverages, reduce the amount of punch you make.)
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Can You Make Party Punch Ahead?
The punch (without the ginger ale) can be made and refrigerated for up to one week.
Add the ginger ale right before serving.
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Or, the punch without ginger ale can be frozen and then thawed a day before serving.
More Great Punch Recipes
Every Southern party needs a good punch.
These are a few more of our favorites:
Ingredients
1 (64-oz.)
bottlecranberry-watermelon juice(such as Ocean Spray), chilled
1 (12-oz.)
can frozenlimeadefrom concentrate, thawed (such as MinuteMaid)
3/4 cup (6oz.
If not already chilled, refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Serve chilled with ice.
