Ideas for Fruit Punch Mixed Drinks

Mix fruit juices and alcohol to make a delicious, fruity cocktail.

Nothing breaks the ice like a fruit punch cocktail to get a party going. From the mellow flavors of tropical fruits to the pleasant zing of citrus fruits, fruit punches mixed with a variety of liquor can take the dull edge off a boring work party or add even more pep to a holiday bash.

Hawaiian Pirate Punch

For a punch that's is nice and mellow and easy on the taste buds, use this concoction for your guests. In a martini shaker mix 1 1/4 oz. gold tequila, 3/4 oz. Grand Marnier and 4 oz. sweet and sour mix and stir with a spoon. Fill a tall glass with ice cubes, pour in the mixture and top the drink off with Hawaiian Punch. Garnish with a plastic cocktail sword and fruit wedges and serve.

Big Kahuna Punch

For a vacation in a glass, make this punch. Taking the best flavors of tropical fruits, this punch-flavored cocktail will take anyone back to their favorite beach. Pour 1 oz. each of light rum, orange juice and pineapple juice in a martini shaker filled halfway with ice. Add 1/2 oz. each of amaretto and creme de banane liqueur. Splash in a little grenadine, cover and shake vigorously. Pour the mixture into a rocks glass and gently add 1/2 oz. of dark rum to float on top of the fruit juice mixture.

Simply Pomegranate Punch

For the backyard barbecue, a tangy pomegranate punch may be the perfect complement to grilled meats and fresh salads. This recipe can serve up to 15 people, so if it's well-liked, you may have to double or triple the batch. Mix 1 cup of simple syrup with 1 liter of club soda, 4 cups of ice water, 24 oz. of pomegranate juice, 1 1/4 cups of lime juice and 3/4 cup of orange juice in a punch bowl. Stir, then add 18 oz. of vodka. Stir again and serve immediately.

Cranberry Citrus Punch

Commonly served in jelly or relish form on the holiday table, cranberries can also flavor an aromatic punch for a winter holiday party. Serving around 20 to 25 guests, this punch will be sure to please friends and family alike. Mix 64 oz. of raspberry-cranberry juice with 1 qt. of mango nectar, 1 liter of club soda and 750 ml of sparkling apple cider in a large punch bowl. Add 17 oz. of light rum and ice cubes and stir again. Place thin slices of limes and lemons to float over the top before serving.

References

• "In the Land of Cocktails: Recipes and Adventures from the Cocktail Chicks"; Ti Adelaide Martin, et al.; 2007
• "The Joy of Cooking"; Irma S. Rombauer, et al.; 2006
• Bar None; Swashbuckler; Stephen Ryder; 2009