Here’s an oldie but a goodie that will turn any semi-formal, candlelit holiday party into a Christmas-carol-belting lampshade-on-the-head-wearing bash by midnight. You’ll need a punchbowl, ladle, punch cups and a whole lot of aspirin for the next morning. Seriously, this is a delicious traditional Christmas punch perfect for the top of the bar or a living room table. Makes about 45 delicious four oz servings.

Here we go –

• In a large punchbowl pour over a large piece of ice (I freeze a Tupperware full of water)
• 6 oz fresh Lemon juice
• 18 oz Pineapple juice
• 2 bottles of Rye or Bourbon (Rye wins in my book)

Stir and add a large bottle of Ginger Ale or Ginger Beer
Taste and add, if you feel it needs it, a teaspoon or two of sugar.

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