Entertaining
A Big-Batch Holiday Party Punch
December 10, 2026 · 4 min read
The secret to hosting a relaxed holiday party is one great punch bowl. This big-batch recipe is festive, forgiving, and mixes in minutes, so you can pour one for yourself and actually enjoy the night.
What you need
For about 15 servings:
- 1 bottle (750ml) spiced rum or bourbon
- 4 cups cranberry juice
- 2 cups orange juice
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 liter ginger ale
- Orange wheels, cranberries, and rosemary
How to make it
Mix and chill:
- Combine the spirit and all the juices in a large punch bowl or drink dispenser.
- Refrigerate until cold.
- Add ginger ale and ice just before serving.
- Float orange wheels, cranberries, and rosemary.
Make it your own
Prefer bubbles? Swap the ginger ale for sparkling wine. Want it lighter? Add soda water. Set out a bottle of the base spirit so guests can top up their own cups to taste.
Stock the party in San Antonio
We carry the rum, bourbon, and sparkling wine to build it, across our three San Antonio stores, in store or delivered. Please drink responsibly, 21 and up.
Get the bottles delivered
Same-day delivery and curbside pickup from all three stores.
Shop the ingredients
Find the bottles in this post on our shelves.