What are some easy punch ideas for an office holiday party?

[jkinak]

I am having our office holiday party at my house on Saturday night and need some help. I don't have to cook anything (catered!) and we will have soda, wine and beer on hand, but I am looking for an alternative adult beverage. I'm thinking the cran-raspberry fizz with vodka, because I really like the punch itself, has anyone tried this. Any other ideas for a easy punch that I can make in my family pitcher with a little zip added?

Thanks!

 

[DebbieJ]

There's a great margarita recipe made with corona and 7 up. it's probably in the files.

 

[chefann]

Cran-Raspberry fizz is good with vodka, and is festive for the holidays because of the cranberry juice.Other ideas are Emeril's Cranberry Cocktail and Spiked Ginger Cider.Emeril's Cranberry Cocktail
Combine 2 cups cranberry juice, 1 cup lemon vodka and 1 bottle (750 ml) sparkling wine or champagne. Serve cold.Spiked Ginger Cider
Peel and thinly slice 1/2 pound fresh ginger. Add to 1 quart apple cider. Let stand in the fridge for 1-3 hours to steep. Serve cold over ginger ale and ice. To spike, add apple brandy.

 

[ChefMary412]

Raspberry lemonade and champagne is AWESOME!! Add in a few real raspberries, too.

 

[jkinak]

Yum! They all sound great! I will run them by some of my co-workers and see which sounds best to them.

Thanks!

 

[pkd09]

My favorite....Bailey's on ice!!!!!

 

[pampered.chris]

This is a HUGE hit amongst myself and all of my friends. I have only found one person that doesn't like this. The perfect mix of sweet and sour.

Vodka + cranberry juice + orange juice.

I usually get the cran-raspberry juice for this recipe. I haven't ever done it as a punch before, but everyone loves it and it is so easy.

Get the bar vodka ("bar" meaning...the cheap stuff) to save money.

When I make this just for me I use Schmirnoff Raspberry Vodka.

Only one downside...tastes like kool-aid...when not moving around and drinking these on an uncomfortable blind date, one has trouble standing, trying to get the room to stop spinning and hoping no one notices her puking in the alley. Or so I have heard

edited to add...that only happens when you have consumed WAY too many!!!

 

[Laura420]

Sangria

Carlo Rossi Sangria Wine (Jug)
1 Orange, wedged and squeezed into wine
2 Macintosh apples (lend the best apple flavor - or you can do 1 and 1 granny smith)
1 cup E&J Brandy
1 cup Triple Sec
1/2 Cup Orange Juice
1 Small Can of Pineapple Chuncks in JUICE, undrained

 

[janezapchef]

The Slap Your Mama Margaritas from here are fantastic! I will check to see if there's a file.

 

[janezapchef]

I didn't find it by itself, but here's the recipe. Thanks to whoever posted it originally! It's my favorite! By the way, if you are not a beer person, don't fear -- these are still wonderful! Same holds true for non-tequila people.

Slap Your Mama Margaritas (I double this for the Family-Sized QSP)

2 cans 7 - up
1 12 oz. can frozen limeade
8 oz tequila
1 bottle Corona beer
(no substitutes)

 

[jkinak]

This is a HUGE hit amongst myself and all of my friends. I have only found one person that doesn't like this. The perfect mix of sweet and sour.

Vodka + cranberry juice + orange juice

I think we have a winner!!! Did I mention that cranberry juice and vodka is my favorite combination?? Oh geez, I better watch out-we have an alley! I don't need anyone puking out back!
Thanks for all your suggestions!!!!

 

[pampered.chris]

I think we have a winner!!! Did I mention that cranberry juice and vodka is my favorite combination?? Oh geez, I better watch out-we have an alley! I don't need anyone puking out back!
Thanks for all your suggestions!!!!

Glad I can help!!

I hope you all have a great time!!