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Red Wine Holiday Punch

December 11, 2015 By betsy 1 Comment

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This post is sponsored all opinions are my own. Red wine holiday punch packs all the flavors of the season! Big batch cocktails are the perfect way to entertain a crowd during the festive season. 

Red Wine Holiday Punch ingredients next to a punch bowl

I’m pretty proud of the level of holiday cheer I’ve been able to display so far this season. I think it’s safe to say that my usual grinchiness will not be rearing its ugly head. I attribute my change in attitude to being extremely organized and abiding by my new holiday checklist.

As flexible as my profession requires me to be, I tend to excel when I’m able to stick to a specific plan.

Checklists aren’t just for work. I’m a checklist-aholic and love to list out every aspect of my life. Call me crazy, but it really helps keep me from becoming overwhelmed, and the holidays are no exception. Here’s my checklist for having the most fabulous holiday season ever.

1. Decor: One part of the holidays I have always loved is setting up our Christmas tree and other holiday decor. Although we’re skipping the outdoor lights this year due to our impending move, I’ve gone full force on the interior of our house.

Wreaths, figurines, reindeer shaped marquee lights, garlands, and tons of holiday candles are only the beginning. I’ve even busted out the “fancy” dishes.

My friend Val and I measure our holiday cheer by the number of bins of decor we unbox each year. I’m hoping to level up to 3 bins this year, while Val is pushing ten bins! (Her house is way bigger than mine)

Red Wine Holiday Punch being mixed into a glass punch bowl

2. Cute wrapping paper: I don’t love the shopping aspect of holiday gifting, but I love the wrapping portion. My high school friend, Jenny and I frequently discuss the imaginary wrapping paper store we plan to open someday. Nothing makes my heart lighter than a beautifully wrapped gift.

3. Cookies: Each year I select a day that I dub “cookiepocalypse” where I bake dozens of cookies to gift to my neighbors, pool guy, housekeepers etc. It’s nearly impossible to feel grouchy when you’re surrounded by tons of delicious cookies.

4. Festive Activities: Holiday parties, light displays, ice skating (a rare novelty in Southern California)……it’s not a fully festive holiday season without attending at least a few activities like these. So far I’m hoping to check out holidays at the zoo, a food blogger potluck, a holiday party with one of my clients, and a farewell bar crawl for The Hubs in addition to our usual Christmas Eve white elephant party.

Three punch glasses of Red Wine Holiday Punch surrounded by pine garland

5. Special Occasion drinks: Holidays are the perfect time to mix up some special occasion drinks, and bust out the fancy punch bowl. This year I’m absolutely loving this red wine holiday punch made with Riunite Lambrusco. This wine comes from Italy and is approachable and easy to drink while still adding a note of specialness to any occasion. Great on its own, or mixed up into a fun holiday punch cocktail. (Please drink responsibly)

6. Friends, Family and Dogs: A celebration means nothing without someone to share it with. I’m relishing every last bit of joy this final holiday in San Diego by spending as much time with my loved ones as possible. Cookies, decorations, beautifully wrapped gifts, festive cocktails, and events are just icing on the cake. Who you’re sharing your time with is the most important checklist item of all.

Wishing you and yours the most joyful holiday season ever.

Two cups of Red Wine Holiday Punch being clinked over a punch bowl

Red Wine Holiday Punch
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Red Wine Holiday Punch

Easy red wine party punch is the perfect way to entertain this holiday season. 

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
Calories 79 kcal
Author Betsy Life

Ingredients

  • 1 bottle Riunite Lambrusco 750ml
  • 1/4 cup brandy
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate liqueur
  • 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 2 cups soda water

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a pitcher or punch bowl. Chill for at least one hour.
  2. Serve.
Nutrition Facts
Red Wine Holiday Punch
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 79
% Daily Value*
Sodium 1mg0%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Sugar 2g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Punch glass of Red Wine Holiday Punch surrounded by pine garland

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  1. Christie Moeller says

    December 15, 2016 at 12:42 pm

    Oh yes lady this post is right up my cooking skills alley LOL. Great recipes!

    http://icanstyleu.com/blog/

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