Wedding Reception Punch Recipes

Wedding Reception Punch Recipes For All Ages

It is a known fact that the major cost of a wedding reception is the choice of beverages.

You have to choose alcoholic or nonalcoholic, but hot or cold nonalcoholic beverages have been always the cheapest.

If at all possible you should plan on to offer both.

Serve punches in a crystal bowl for an elegant touch and to save on the consumption of the alcoholic beverages serve a few while the guests mingle and then when it is time to toast the bride serve the champagne.

Serve the cake itself with coffee; while the guests are being served the bar can be discreetly dismantled.

Below are several very good wedding reception punch recipes.

Recipe For Nonalcoholic Punch:

For your consideration we are including one of our favorite recipes for a nonalcoholic punch that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages.

Pineapple Explosion Tea Punch

4 TBL Black Tea Leaves
1 Tsp. Vanilla Extract
28oz Ginger Ale
1 Can Pineapple Chunks (frozen)
4 Cups Cold Water
3 Large Lemons
2 Cups sugars
2 cups boiling water
1 Tsp. Almond Extract

The night before the event freeze the can of pineapple.

The tea can be made in advance by steeping the leaves in the two cups of boiling water.

Store tea in a gallon jug until needed.

Wash and juice the lemons but do not discard the rinds.

Now combine sugar, water lemon juice and rinds in boiler over medium heat.

Strain the mixture and add to tea mixing in the extracts only after the mixture is cool.

Keep chilled until time to serve.

When it is time to serve the punch, pour tea into a bowl and add the frozen pineapple chunk and ginger ale.

This recipe makes about 30 servings.

Basic Eggnog

The eggnog punch works well for people who drink and for those who don’t.

The following recipe is always a great crowd pleaser.

The punch is designed to be served so that all can enjoy it.

Serve eggnog in a bowl with a ladle but have a bottle of rum nearby for those who like a bit to kick in their libation.

Ingredients:

2 eggs beaten well
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
¼ tsp salt
1qt whole milk
½ pint whipped cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla

Mix eggs, condensed milk, whole milk, salt and vanilla.

Pour mixture into a container for storage. Refrigerate.

When preparing to serve pour into bowl, fold in whipped cream and dust the top with nutmeg.

A jigger of brandy or rum, for those who want a little something stronger, will make this wedding reception punch recipe a big hit.

At a reception champagne is the norm but for those who do drink alcohol a sparkling grape juice chilled will serve as well.

You can also have a single or double tea service.

An Alcohol Punch:

Open bar has become a lot more expensive these days with the higher taxes on alcoholic beverages.

Serving a nice punch will really cut down on the expenses of the reception.

The following recipe will make certain that everyone who likes to drink is happy.

Peach punch:

¼ cup brandy
¼ cup sugar
A Fifth of red wine
A fifth of white wine (chilled)
A bottle of domestic champagne chilled

Add brandy to the peaches and allow the fruit to absorb the alcohol.

This normally takes 3-4 hours. As the time for serving approaches place branded peaches in the bottom of the punch bowl and pour the wines into the bowl and ice.

Right before serving, add the champagne.

These wedding reception punch recipes are tested and have proven themselves as favorites.

We hope your next function will be made all the better for the using them.