3 Ways to Serve Punch At Your Parties

Hollywood films which feature high school dances have given punch a bad rep and it’s somehow become an extremely underrated drink. Punch happens to be the easiest to make and serve party drink, and it’s perfect for this holiday season.

It’s the ultimate crowd-pleaser and no matter what kind of event you’re throwing, formal or causal, punch is the perfect concoction to put your guests in a good mood.
The best thing about punch is that it can be both non-alcoholic and alcoholic drink.

History of punch

Did you know that punch is actually a drink from India and in Sanskrit it means five?
This is because the original Indian drink was a mix of five ingredients, namely alcohol, water, sugar, lemon and tea. Spices were also used as a substitute for tea.
It wasn’t until the 17th century that Jamaican rum made its way into punch servings, making its way to different celebrations henceforth.
Let’s look at all the ways you can serve punch this season and how it works to your advantage:

Perfect for all gatherings

A little punch goes a long way, and it’s easy to refill when you’re hosting large parties.
Putting out a large serving of punch in a bowl or even a jug makes it easier for people to serve themselves throughout the night.
You don’t need to hire a bartender or man your own bar.

Keep it friendly on the pocket

Serving punch and one other alcoholic beverage like beer is enough to please most people.
There’s no need to stock up on other options and you can even make it easily with your stock at home.
You can always make your party a BYOB so that if anyone wants to drink something different, they can.
Try out all your favorite recipes for punch!

Keep it chilled for longer

If you’re smart about the way you serve punch, you can make it stay cool for a longer time. One of our favorite ways to serve it is by filling a large baking pan with ice, fruit slices, and rum or wine.
Put this in the freezer the night prior to your event and add to the mix a couple of hours before you expect guests to arrive.

Make alternate layers of ice and fruit to make sure the latter doesn’t sink into the bottom. This is the best way to add an aesthetic and fruity kick to your refreshing drink.
Making punch from scratch can be cumbersome and time-consuming. Instead, we suggest getting readymade, certified party-pleasing punch. Try the Island Style Fruit Punch and Passion Fruit Punch from Pappy’s Devil Crabs to make your holiday party a success. Contact them for more information. 

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