It’s festive, it’s colorful, it’s tasty—sometimes it’s even fizzy. Punch is a great holiday staple for many reasons: for one, it majorly simplifies the drinks table. A good punch will appeal to many people, cutting down on the need for dozens of bottles of different spirits, mixers, garnishes, and decorative toothpicks (although who doesn’t love those?) It’s also a chance to get a bit creative, offering something beyond basic cocktails and wine. Besides—people love it! Here are three options for holiday punch bowls and cup sets, ranging from (creatively) inexpensive to a definitely splurge!
Holiday Punch Bowls!
The Bargains
Anchor Hocking 63094A Presence 125 oz. Glass Bowl
The budget option needn’t be boring. And a restaurant supply store is always a great source for basics. Here, a large glass bowl (it holds about 20 servings) and a dozen clear glass coffee cups (who could tell the difference?) comes in at under $40!
The Splurge
Country Wisteria Punch Set – William Yeoward
There’s no doubt about it—this is an expensive set. But it’s meant to be an heirloom, something you’ll treasure and pass along—in heavy crystal with a hand-engraved wisteria pattern.
The Modernist
Rum Punch Bowl Set – West Elm
Somewhere in the middle from a price point of view, this retro/mod set has a balloon shape that screams fun. The sloped sides of the glasses will work particularly well with fun and fruity garnishes.
Now that you have the punch bowls…
At TABLE, we love a good punch. Here is a selection of a few of our favorite recipes for you to try —and even modify to make them your own.
- Rudolph’s Red-Nose Punch
- Red Ryder Punch
- Cranberry Kombucha Apple Cider Rum Punch
- Fruit Punch Batch Cocktail
- Spicy Paloma Punch
Story by Stephen Treffinger
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