The most important thing to me when I’m hosting is that my guests all feel welcome, and that includes those who do or don’t drink alcohol. Everyone is welcome at this punch bowl.

A festive presentation of a holiday libation from Nordic Ware, makers of the Bundt pan. Chill liquid punch ingredients thoroughly in the refrigerator, preferably for 8 hours, prior to combining in a ...

This is the time of year when everyone goes watermelon-crazy, which is great if you're a fan of this seasonal fruit. Personally, I love the taste of watermelon, but have a serious aversion to the ...

Between travel days, weather delays, and the impending doom of sitting at a table full of family members, you could use a cocktail—or an entire punchbowl. So we turned to Mike Shain, Beverage Director ...

There’s no better way to kick off a Christmas party than by handing guests a glass of Christmas punch as they come in from the cold. Punches can be a conversation starter and are a fun way to break ...

As much as I love starting my evening with an old-fashioned or a Negroni, I avoid serving cocktails while entertaining. Even for a small group, mixing proper drinks takes up half the kitchen and ...

In a punch bowl, dissolve 1/2 cup sugar (or less to taste) in the red burgundy.* Add the brandy, stir, and pour in the brut champagne or reasonable equivalent and the sparkling water. Place a block of ...

If you have time, pour the Hawaiian punch into ice cube bags or an ice cube tray and freeze. Blend the blueberries in your food processor with the S blade. Add lemon juice and blend again. Transfer to ...

Break out the coupes and Champagne flutes, and – as Dom Pérignon supposedly said when he sampled his first sip – taste “stars.” It’s time to make merry. Champagne and sparkling wine are synonymous ...

This punch is great to make ahead and then just add bubbles right before serving. Make a festive ice-ring to chill the punch, or serve over large ice balls — there are lots of molds available online.