Overview
Over the past 50 years, the authors have gathered more than 2,000 recipes for punches and other festive party beverages from every corner of the world, selecting more than 300 of the best to feature in this cookbook. Many of the recipes have been used for generations but have never before been published. The Book features the top ten all-time best punch recipes and the secrets to making and presenting a perfect punch‹including how to make a rosebud ice wreath for a summer punch and floating candied apple garnishes for an autumn punch. Chapters contain traditional mixed fruit punches, punches from around the world by country, slushy punches, spiced punches, and punches by fruit. Special recipes for other party beverages such as cider, cocoa, coffee, eggnog, lemonade, and tea are also included with tips on how to prepare them for a crowd.