One of the most annoying things about parties is having to play bartender and feeling like you’re missing out on the fun. But if you make punch, you really don’t have to deal with FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). Probably the most attractive aspect of making punch for a party is the fact that you can make it ahead of time. If your punch is meant to be warm, keep it in a slow cooker. Remember to follow the directions, too. If a recipe says to add ice to the punch, add the ice. It’s likely to dilute it since you aren’t shaking it and making individual drinks. No one wants their guests completely sloshed one drink in! Here are the best whiskey punch recipes:
This is a great way to drink some boozy peach lemonade! It makes a big batch that’s best if it’s made ahead of time because the flavors of the fresh peaches in it get stronger the longer it chills. Although there’s quite a bit of bourbon in it, it isn’t overpowering, and the vanilla notes that are common in bourbon compliment the peach and lemonade flavors.
https://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2016/07/bourbon-peach-lemonade-punch.html
A lot of the fruit flavors in this punch come from liqueurs and cherry whiskey, with the exception of passion fruit. This recipe calls for passion fruit coulis, which is like a puree, but passion fruit juice will work just as well. Also, the recipe calls for one bottle of sparkling wine, but it’s a good idea to have another bottle on hand to add more to each glass.
https://www.thespruceeats.com/jim-beam-fruit-punch-761410
This is an excellent Fall recipe. There are lots of seasonal fruits in the punch, like apples and cranberries. It would make a great addition to any tailgate party or festive holiday celebration!
https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/whiskey-apple-cider-punch-recipe
There’s something magical about the simplicity of a whiskey sour, and this punch recipe manages to capture that magic and serve it up in a large batch. There’s ample amounts of whiskey in this drink, along with lots of citrus. (Seriously, there’s 3 different kinds!) But the real MVP of this punch is the lemonade ice cubes, which serve to not only add some citrusy tang and sweetness, but to dilute the drink.
https://www.lemonsforlulu.com/whiskey-sour-party-punch-recipe/
Most people wouldn’t think of bourbon with pumpkin spice, but this particular combination works really well. Bourbon has sweet, spicy and smoky flavors that fit really well with Fall flavors, and it’s perfect for cool weather. And, well, we all know that pumpkin spice is awesome in the Fall. This drink works well either before a meal or as a dessert drink, and it will be a hit at any Fall party or holiday gathering!
https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Pumpkin-Spice-Bourbon-Milk-Punch-9082764#directions
Believe it or not, a hot punch made with whiskey and milk is delicious! This Irish recipe has been around since the 1700’s, and used to be so popular that Queen Victoria actually appointed a company to be sole purveyor of the drink to the royal family. Scailtin is a drink that will definitely comfort you and warm you up on a cold night, and it’s delicious enough to make any bad day better!
https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Scailtin-_Irish-whiskey-milk-punch_-2670730#directions
Whether you like cold drinks or hot, fruity, masculine or dessert drinks, you’ll find something on this list to suit your needs and serve a crowd. The added bonus to this list of recipes is that there isn’t a recipe on this list in which the whiskey or bourbon is overpowering, so even people who aren’t particularly fond of whiskey need fear these drinks! So, go out there and get your whiskey punch on!
https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Scailtin-_Irish-whiskey-milk-punch_-2670730#directions
https://www.yummly.com/recipe/Pumpkin-Spice-Bourbon-Milk-Punch-9082764#directions
https://www.lemonsforlulu.com/whiskey-sour-party-punch-recipe/
https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/whiskey-apple-cider-punch-recipe
https://www.thespruceeats.com/jim-beam-fruit-punch-761410
https://www.loveandoliveoil.com/2016/07/bourbon-peach-lemonade-punch.html