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Punch up your holidays

Updated: Dec 15, 2011 03:01 PM EST
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  • Saturday, May 18 2013 12:05 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:05:40 GMT
    1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped 1 onion chopped thin Kalamata olives Feta cheese, cubed Parsley, chopped fine Place lettuce in bowl, top with olives, feta, onions and garnish with parsley. Add dressing
    1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped 1 onion chopped thin Kalamata olives Feta cheese, cubed Parsley, chopped fine Place lettuce in bowl, top with olives, feta, onions and garnish with parsley. Add dressing
  • Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:56 AM EDT2013-05-15 15:56:09 GMT
    Michael LanariKitchen & Bath Concepts   Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and steamed, or 1 1/2 (15-ounce) cans whole green asparagus spears 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves Black pepper Salt
    Michael LanariKitchen & Bath Concepts   Ingredients 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and steamed, or 1 1/2 (15-ounce) cans whole green asparagus spears 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves Black pepper Salt
  • Thursday, May 16 2013 1:50 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:50:19 GMT
    Chef Mark Abernathy   Loca Luna and Red Door   Cake Frosting 2 8 oz packages of cream cheese  softened 1 cup butter  (2 sticks)  softened   2 Tablespoon vanilla extract 2/3  cup milk 1  2 lb. package
    Chef Mark Abernathy   Loca Luna and Red Door   Cake Frosting 2 8 oz packages of cream cheese  softened 1 cup butter  (2 sticks)  softened   2 Tablespoon vanilla extract 2/3  cup milk 1  2 lb. package


By the Editors of Saveur


It's the time of year to put on our fanciest party clothes, deck the halls, and invite everyone we know to join and make merry, and there's no better way to do it than with a big bowl of punch.


There's so much to love about this classic drink style: the deep, rich flavors; the communal joy of sharing with friends; even the act of pulling out our favorite vintage glass punch bowl makes us feel more festive.


Not to mention that it makes playing host so much easier: no active bartending required, and the bowl naturally becomes the party's centerpiece, a focal point over which new friendships are formed as glasses are filled and refilled.


Inspired by the endless possibilities of the punch bowl, we asked expert mixology team All in Good Spirits to develop four cold-weather punch recipes, unique and unexpected large-format cocktails perfect for the season.


Each punch features a different spirit base, from tequila to gin to a strikingly festive combination of sherry and whiskey.



See the gallery of Four Holiday Punch Recipes »
 

 

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