Donna Brutta
This simple, low-proof punch from is built on a base of amontillado sherry with the added fall flavors of cranberry liqueur, spicy Byrrh and a splash of soda.
- story: Chloe Frechette
- photo: Lizzie Munro
Hibiscus Punch Royale
A riff on Smuggler’s Cove’s ever-popular Hibiscus Rum Punch, this large-format holiday recipe from Martin Cate combines aged rum and fresh lime with tart hibiscus syrup.
- story: Joanna Harkins
- photo: Daniel Krieger
So Long, Sweet Summer
This holiday punch was inspired by New York's unseasonably mild December—a union of citrus, spicy barrel-aged gin and peach-cinnamon shrub.
- story: Joanna Harkins
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Smoochin’ Under the Clock Tower
This contemporary punch from Chicago's Dustin Drankiewicz was inspired by the flavors of the Middle East, particularly those of popular dessert Balal El Sham, which features of walnuts, honey and…
- story: Joanna Harkins
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Hannah Wooley Punch
Davide Segat, bar manager at London's Punch Room, has taken this classic English punch and updated it with heady Barolo Chinato.
- story: Joanna Harkins
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Dorothy’s Delight
Caitlin Laman of Trick Dog riffs on a base of two quintessential punch ingredients—tea and brandy—and combines them with coffee liqueur and dry oloroso sherry for a rich, smoky and…
- story: joanna_h
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Piña Colada Milk Punch
The essence of the Piña Colada's tropical spirit—via coconut water, pineapple juice and rum—is transformed by adding scalded milk, clarifying the mixture with a cheese cloth and then ladling it,…
- story: Liz Lucking
- photo: Daniel Krieger
Red Sangria
Donostia's sangria riff won't slow the party down; this low-proof version swaps out the traditional brandy for a complex, spicy vermouth, played up with fresh ginger and cardamom.
- story: regan_h
The Ace Hotel’s Sangria
A traditional sangria, lightened up with crisp rosé and pisco, finds a new balance while maintaining its dangerous chuggability.
- story: Talia Baiocchi
- photo: Ace Hotel