Red Nose Punch: Celebrated Holiday Rum Punch

If you want a holiday punch that stops the room in its tracks, Red Nose Punch is your star. It is festive, bright, and built for a crowd. Jared from Pardo’s in Mandeville created this winner for our 2023 Holiday Competition and it has been a favorite ever since. Two rums, peppermint, and spices come together for a cocktail that tastes like Christmas without tipping into candy cane chaos.

What is a Christmas Punch?

A Christmas punch is a party friendly cocktail meant to be made in big batches. It brings seasonal flavors like cranberry, spice, and citrus together with a spirit base, often rum. The best ones stay refreshing, balanced, and easy to pour all night long.

Red Nose Punch: A Festive Holiday Rum Punch

If Rudolph could drink, he’d ask for seconds. This punch is light and refreshing but still full of holiday flavor.

Ingredients

• 1.5 oz Flor de Cana White Rum
• 0.5 oz Goslings Bermuda Black Rum
• 1.5 oz El Guapo™ Cajun Grenadine
• 0.25 oz El Guapo™ Candy Cane Syrup
• 6 dashes El Guapo™ Spiced Cocoa Bitters
• 6 dashes El Guapo™ Holiday Pie Bitters

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a mixing vessel.
  
• Stir with ice until cold.
  
• Strain into a Collins glass with fresh ice.
  
• Top with sparkling water.

Festive Garnishes

Garnish with a strawberry stuffed with a tiny candy cane and a rosemary sprig. It smells like the holidays the moment it hits the glass.

Tips & Tricks for Your Christmas Punch

• Scale the recipe by multiplying ingredients for your guest count.
  
• Serve in a punch bowl for easy entertaining. Add orange slices, cranberries, and cinnamon sticks for flair.
  
• Make a non alcoholic version by skipping the rum and using cranberry juice with sparkling water.
  
• Mix the spirits, syrups, and bitters ahead of time. Chill. Add ice and sparkling water right before serving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best rum for a Christmas punch?

A mix of light and dark rum gives you clean brightness and warm spice.

How can I make my holiday punch ahead of time?

Prep the base and chill it. Add ice and sparkling water right before serving.

What garnishes work well?

Rosemary, strawberries, cranberries, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, or star anise.