Easy Punch Recipes To Make At Home This Spring

As the weather warms up, a tropical punch is the perfect antidote to make the most of the sunshine and entertain your friends. Be sure to impress with some of our favourite recipes below.

Fun For The Whole Family: Virgin Summer Party Punch

This fruity tropical punch is proof that punch recipes are great for both adults and kids alike. The perfect antidote to a hot summer's day, this recipe is best served in a glass jug such as the Casa Domani Evolve Classic Jug 2.25 and poured into a highball glass - we love the Pasabahce Timeless Hi Ball 450mL Set of 4. The kiddies will love a set of stainless steel drinking straws to go with theirs, too!

Ingredients

• 3 litres of your favourite fruit juice
• 1 1/4 litres of lemonade (you can substitute lemonade with a passionfruit soft drink, if you wish)
• 1 1/4 litres of ginger ale (you can substitute with ginger beer, if you wish)
• 410g of your favourite canned fruit salad
• 1 handful of fresh mint leaves
• Ice to serve

Method

1. A couple of hours before preparing, ensure that juice and soft drinks are refrigerated until icy cold
2. If you are using tinned fruit salad, pop it in the freezer for around an hour before serving
3. Combine the juice and soft drinks into a punch bowl
4. Add the fruit and fresh mint before serving
5. If it's a hot day, top with ice cubes as required

One For Your Sweet Tooth: Vodka And Watermelon Punch

As far as punches go, vodka is one of the best mixers going around. This watermelon flavoured vodka punch is an easy drinking and delicious drink that'll ensure you're the envy of your friends. Punch bowls like the large shallow bowl from Ecology Punch make the perfect serving vessel and ensure that the bright summer theme carries right through your table setting!

Ingredients

• 240ml of your preferred vodka
• 120ml of lime cordial
• 800ml of soda water
• Around 16 pieces of watermelon, each cut into small rounds
• 8 fresh basil leaves
• Ice to serve

Method

1. Place the watermelon pieces into the punch bowl and muddle
2. Once watermelon is muddled, add the vodka, fresh basil leaves, lime cordial and ice and stir until bowl is cold
3. Top with soda water and stir once more before serving

A Summer Fruit Punch Recipe To Savour: Berries And Peaches

A sophisticated recipe that proves punches can be as colourful and exciting as cocktails, this bright fruit punch celebrates in-season berries and peaches. It's best served in a carafe, such as that by Tempa Esme, and is especially suited to a special occasion with a big group of people.

Ingredients

• 1 punnet of strawberries
• 1 punnet of blueberries
• 1 punnet of raspberries
• 1 just ripe slipstone peach
• 1/2 cup of loosely packed mint leaves
• ¾ of a cup of peach schnapps
• 750ml pink sparkling wine (chilled)

Method

1. Hull the strawberries before washing and thinly slicing
2. Halve the peach, remove the stone and then slice into thin wedges
3. Combine the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, peach slices, mint and peach schnapps in a large glass jug
4. Pop into the fridge and leave for at least an hour until chilled
5. Before serving, add the sparkling wine

The Life of the Party

Punches are a great way to entertain large numbers of guests with fun and creative drinks. Traditionally punches are served in a punch bowl with a ladle, so it's important to have the right equipment. The Stainless Steel Mastercraft Soft-Grip Soup Ladle is a perfect companion for your punch recipe and will ensure you get to enjoy your fruit along with your yummy tropical punch!

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