10+ Punch Recipes to Brighten Up Any Party

Punch recipes really bring people together. They add a spark of fun to any gathering, whether you’re throwing a big bash or just having a few friends over.

Punch is an easy, tasty drink that just about everyone can enjoy.

You can mix up a punch that fits your mood or the occasion by playing with different juices, sodas, and whatever else you’ve got on hand. Making punch at home lets you decide how sweet or tangy you want it—way better than the store-bought stuff.

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Ingredients (Basic Party Punch)

• Fruit punch
• Cran-raspberry juice
• Pineapple-orange juice
• Optional: fresh fruit for garnish

Cooking Instructions

1. Combine two parts fruit punch with two parts cran-raspberry juice.
2. Add one part pineapple-orange juice.
3. Stir well and chill before serving.
4. Add ice and garnish with fresh fruit if you want.

1) Classic Fruit Punch with pineapple-orange juice

This punch is simple and tasty. It’s got pineapple and orange juices for a sweet, tropical vibe.

You’ll notice the ginger ale gives it just a bit of fizz and a hint of spice. It’s easy to make and only needs a handful of ingredients.

If you want a non-alcoholic, crowd-pleasing drink, this one’s a winner. You can make it ahead and chill it in the fridge.

Serve it cold over ice for the best flavor. It’s a nice way to enjoy a bunch of fruit flavors in one glass.

Ingredients

• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
• 3 cups water
• 1 (46 fluid ounce) can pineapple juice
• 1 liter ginger ale

Cooking Instructions

1. In a big bowl, mix the orange juice concentrate with water.
2. Stir in the pineapple juice until it’s blended.
3. Just before you’re ready to serve, add the ginger ale.
4. Serve it chilled with ice.

2) Sherbet Punch with lime sherbet and lemon-lime soda

This sherbet punch is light and super refreshing. Start with lime sherbet for creamy, tangy flavor.

The lemon-lime soda brings bubbles and a bit of sweetness. It’s a fun, fizzy drink for any kind of party.

You can make this in just a couple of minutes. Scoop the sherbet into a bowl and pour the soda over it.

The sherbet floats and melts a little, making a creamy mix. Throw in some lime slices or maraschino cherries if you’re feeling fancy.

This punch looks great in a clear bowl and is best served cold.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups lime sherbet
• 4 cups lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7-Up)
• Sliced limes and maraschino cherries (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Drop scoops of lime sherbet into a big punch bowl.
2. Slowly pour the lemon-lime soda over the sherbet.
3. Stir a bit, but don’t kill the bubbles.
4. Add lime slices and cherries if you want.
5. Serve right away, or keep it cold until you’re ready.

3) Party Punch with fruit punch and cran-raspberry juice

This punch is straightforward and always a hit. Mix fruit punch with cran-raspberry juice for a sweet, fruity flavor.

You can add pineapple-orange juice for a little tang. Serve it over ice.

Fresh fruit wedges, like orange or lemon, look great and add extra flavor. The punch is non-alcoholic, so everyone can enjoy it.

Adjust the amounts to fit your crowd.

Ingredients:

• 2 parts cran-raspberry juice
• 2 parts fruit punch
• 1 part pineapple-orange juice
• Ice
• Fresh fruit wedges (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Pour cran-raspberry juice, fruit punch, and pineapple-orange juice into a big bowl.
2. Stir to mix everything.
3. Add ice to chill it.
4. Top with fruit wedges before serving.

For more details, check out this party punch recipe with cran-raspberry juice.

4) Sparkling Lemon-Grape Punch with lemon-lime soda and white grape juice

This one’s fresh and bubbly, with white grape juice and lemon-lime soda. The soda gives it a light fizz—perfect for a party.

It’s super easy to make and tastes best when it’s cold. Toss in some ice if you like.

I love how nice it looks in a clear pitcher. Floating lemon slices or grapes on top makes it look even better.

Ingredients

• 48 oz. white grape juice
• 2 liters lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7-Up), cold

Cooking Instructions

1. Pour the white grape juice into a large pitcher.
2. Slowly add the cold lemon-lime soda to keep the fizz.
3. Stir gently.
4. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour at 40°F (4°C).
5. Serve over ice, if you want.

Check out My So Simple Punch Recipe for another take.

5) Summer Punch with fresh citrus and berries

You can whip up a summer punch by mixing fresh citrus and berries. Orange juice makes a great base.

Add lemon slices and a handful of strawberries or your favorite berries for sweetness and color. Top it off with sparkling water or ginger ale for bubbles.

This keeps the drink light and perfect for hot days. Toss in some mint leaves if you want a cool, fresh flavor.

It works for big gatherings or just a treat for yourself. Use whatever fruit you’ve got—no need to overthink it.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 cup sliced strawberries
• 1 lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 cup sparkling water or ginger ale
• A handful of fresh mint leaves

Cooking Instructions:

1. Pour the orange juice into a big punch bowl.
2. Add the strawberries and lemon slices.
3. Stir gently to mix the fruit in.
4. Pour in sparkling water or ginger ale right before serving.
5. Garnish with mint. Serve cold.

6) Peach Lemonade Punch

Peach Lemonade Punch is made for hot days or parties. You get the sweetness of peaches and the tartness of lemonade.

A splash of sparkling water or soda gives it bubbles. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can spike it with vodka or bourbon.

Fresh peach slices and a little lemon juice make it extra bright. Let it chill in the fridge for a couple of hours to blend the flavors.

For something simpler, just mix lemonade with pureed peaches and club soda. It’s easy and always tastes good.

Ingredients:

• 3 large peaches
• 6 cups lemonade
• 4 cups sparkling water or club soda
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 1 cup sugar
• Optional: 1 to 1 ½ cups vodka or bourbon
• Peach and lemon slices for garnish

Cooking Instructions:

1. Puree the peaches in a blender.
2. In a pitcher, mix sugar and lemon juice until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add lemonade, peach puree, and sparkling water. Stir gently.
4. If you want, add vodka or bourbon and mix.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
6. Serve over ice, garnished with peach and lemon slices.

Find more ideas in the Peach Lemonade Punch recipe.

7) Blackberry-Lime Porch Punch

Blackberry-Lime Porch Punch is all about those warm days. It mixes blackberries with sweet tea and lime juice for a sweet-tart punch.

You can serve it over ice to keep it nice and cool. The fresh lime juice brightens things up, and the blackberries add sweetness and a pretty color.

It’s a fun twist on classic sweet tea, and it’s light enough that most folks will like it.

Ingredients

• 3 cups fresh blackberries
• 4 cups chilled sweet tea
• 2 cups cold water
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 5 limes)
• 4 (12-oz.) cans chilled sparkling water or club soda

Cooking Instructions

1. Muddle the blackberries in a big pitcher to get the juice out.
2. Add sweet tea, water, and lime juice. Stir well.
3. Just before serving, pour in the sparkling water or club soda.
4. Serve over ice.

You can find more details at the Blackberry-Lime Porch Punch page.

8) Rainbow Sherbet Punch

Rainbow Sherbet Punch is bright, sweet, and ridiculously easy. Mix pineapple and lemon juices with fruit punch in a big bowl.

Add scoops of rainbow sherbet and watch them melt into a creamy, colorful mess. Pour in lemon-lime soda or ginger ale for fizz.

You can drop in fresh lime or lemon slices for a little zing. This punch is best cold, so let it chill before your event.

It’s a fun, refreshing treat that everyone seems to love.

Ingredients

• 1/2 gallon rainbow sherbet
• 2 liters lemon-lime soda (7Up, Sprite, or ginger ale)
• 1/2 gallon pineapple juice
• 1/2 gallon fruit punch
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• Slices of lemon and lime for garnish

Cooking Instructions

1. In a big bowl, mix pineapple juice, fruit punch, lemon juice, and lime juice.
2. Add scoops of rainbow sherbet.
3. Pour in the lemon-lime soda and stir gently.
4. Garnish with lemon and lime slices.
5. Serve right away or chill before serving.

9) Pimm’s Punch with cucumber and mint

Pimm’s Punch just screams summer. You toss in fresh cucumber slices and mint leaves, which gives it this crisp, cool kick.

The punch mixes Pimm’s, soda water, and fruit, so it ends up light and a little fruity. Add orange and lemon to keep things from getting too sweet.

A handful of strawberries or whatever berries you have around will make it pop with color and flavor. I like to serve it chilled over ice—honestly, that’s the only way.

You can make this punch ahead of time, which is handy for parties or just hanging out outside. Just keep it cold until you actually want to drink it.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Pimm’s
• 1 cup soda water
• 1/2 cup cucumber slices
• 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 cup orange slices
• 1/4 cup lemon slices
• 1/2 cup strawberries, halved
• Ice cubes

Cooking Instructions

1. In a big pitcher, add cucumber, mint, orange, lemon, and strawberries.
2. Pour Pimm’s and soda water over the fruit and herbs.
3. Stir gently so the flavors mix together.
4. Add plenty of ice and let it chill.
5. Serve cold in glasses, and throw in extra mint or fruit if you feel like it.

If you want to mix it up, check out Southern Living’s Pimm’s Cup Punch for more ideas.

10) Apple, Elderflower & Mint Sparkle

This punch is so fresh and light, honestly perfect for a sunny day. You mix cloudy apple juice with elderflower cordial, and that combo makes a sweet, fruity base.

Mint leaves add a cool, herbal vibe that really wakes up the drink. Serve it cold in a big bowl or flask—whatever works.

Add ice or a splash of sparkling water if you’re in the mood for bubbles. It’s a simple recipe, but it feels a little special.

If you want a non-alcoholic drink that’s still fun and grown-up, this one totally fits the bill.

Ingredients

• 2 measures cloudy apple juice
• 1 measure elderflower cordial
• A small handful of fresh mint leaves
• Ice cubes (optional)
• Sparkling water (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Pour the apple juice and elderflower cordial into a big bowl or pitcher.

2. Toss in the mint leaves and give it a gentle stir.

3. Pop the bowl in the fridge and let it chill for at least an hour.

4. When you’re ready, serve it over ice. If you’re feeling fancy, top it off with a splash of sparkling water.