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Best Champagne Punch Recipe

December 24, 2018 By Sharon Garofalow 3 Comments

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4 ingredient champagne punch recipe

You know what you need right now? The best champagne punch recipe.

Once you taste it, you’ll dream about this celebratory punch. This recipe is my go-to when I want an easy, sparkling drink that feels extra festive.

This refreshing citrus champagne punch is perfect for a crowd, or just enjoying on a Sunday morning at home. Wine cocktails are my favorite! And this 4-ingredient drink couldn’t be easier!

With no other liquor besides the sparkling wine and just a few shelf-stable ingredients, you can make this yummy carbonated punch whenever you want.

Champagne Punch recipe in bottles and glasses on a rock for an outdoor party.

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Originally posted December 24, 2017. This post has been updated to include better instructions.

Best Ever Citrus Champagne Punch

Serving champagne instantly makes everything feel a little bit fancier.

But tell a gal you’re serving champagne punch and she’ll get a huge grin on her face. It feels decadent. But it’s actually ridiculously easy.

This Citrus Champagne Punch is full of bright flavors and is really easy to drink. Even non-wine lovers (I can’t believe there are people that don’t like wine…) really enjoy this cocktail idea! That’s why it’s perfect for parties!

It has 4 ingredients plus some garnishes if you want to add them. It serves several people easily. But trust me, you’ll want to double this.

How to make a simple champagne punch recipe even if your party is outside.

How to Make Champagne Punch

Since I was headed out to Palm Springs anyway, I thought it would be fun if I shot a recipe post while I was there.

This is the type of stuff that is so fun for a creative person. So often I have these big ideas in my head but the logistics to pull them off are a little bit too much for one person, or on account of family time constraints.

I was SO excited to be able to sneak away with Tammy and get to do something totally different.

And this really is the best champagne punch recipe and I’ve been dying to share it with you! 

I wasn’t able to get my standard ingredients shot. So the shot above will have to do. You may be able to see Triple Sec in the photo. But that’s for a different recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 can, 46 oz. Pineapple Juice (cold) (the size linked is larger than you need – so measure!)
  • 1 bottle, 28 oz. Club Soda (cold)
  • 1 can, 6 oz. Frozen OJ Concentrate (thawed)
  • 1 bottle Champagne or Sparkling Wine, chilled
  • 1 lemon or lime, finely sliced for garnish
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries for garnish, optional

I’m terrible about making sure that I have the ingredients on hand before I start a recipe. I fell in love with Drizly for this reason! With delivery to your home in about an hour, this is also great for during a party when supplies are running low!

You can buy almost everything you need to make cocktails and have it delivered to your home. It’s genius.

Popping champagne in the desert to make my favorite champagne punch recipe.

What type of champagne should I use

Because the flavors of the pineapple juice and orange juice are so bold, you don’t need to splurge on the good bubbly.

A super cheap bottle is perfect. And since this is SO yummy, you will most likely be making several batches.

Know that going in and have a few extra bottles of inexpensive sparkling wine or champagne (or cava or prosecco – it’s all sparkling, the name changes depending on what region it comes from) on hand.

Save the expensive bottles for sipping for a special occasion.

How to make the best champagne punch ever recipe!

I promise you. This simple champagne punch is so tasty it will be gone, fast. Especially if you are serving it at a party.

So either start with a double batch or have the next one ready to go. Just have all the ingredients in the fridge just in case. This mixes up fast!

And if you don’t get to that second batch now, these items last for a long time if they haven’t been opened.

Adding champagne to my favorite champagne punch recipe

Instructions

  1. Combine the pineapple juice and thawed OJ concentrate in a large pitcher and mix well.
  2. Add club soda and champagne.
  3. Stir gently.
  4. Transfer to serving pitcher or bowl
  5. Add thinly sliced fresh lemon, lime and/or oranges.
  6. Serve immediately.

You can absolutely make this easy champagne punch right in your serving bowl or pitcher if you think you can keep things clean and pretty.

Slice citrus fruits for an easy garnish for your champagne punch.

Can you make champagne punch ahead of time

You can only make part of this champagne punch recipe ahead of time.

You can mix the pineapple juice and thawed orange juice, but you’ll want to wait to add the club soda and sparkling wine until just before serving.

This punch is best when it’s bubbly and effervescent from the wine and soda.

The great thing is that the best punch ever only needs a few ingredients and is super quick to make so making it ahead of time doesn’t save you that much time.

If you’re worried about making this in the middle of a party, just enlist a helper. There are always people willing to lend a hand during a party. Especially if champagne punch is involved.

If you love champagne punch you'll love this recipe!

How to serve champagne punch

Although this is a punch and your natural instinct might be to run towards your standard punch bowl, you can also change things up a bit.

Here I decided to use a vase to serve the punch in. The shape was fun, it was plastic and perfect for serving outdoors.

You could also put it in a serve-yourself drink dispenser. Or, OMG!, a punch fountain! Or use a pitcher so it’s easy to walk around and refill glasses.

If your drink container doesn’t have a pour spout, just use a ladle to serve. It is punch after all! Punch bowls are gorgeous but not needed.

One of my favorite things about entertaining is using things in new ways or doing things a little bit differently. Sometimes these little touches are enough to create a lasting memory for your guest. And as a host, that’s truly what we’re after.

Make champagne punch and serve it in something other than a punch bowl to keep things interesting.

If serving in a clear container, I usually float citrus slices in the punch. If you want to get crazy, you can add fresh raspberries. The pop of pink is a really fun touch. And edible flowers would be even more lovely.

For a party, I typically don’t garnish the punch. Sometimes I feel like I’m fighting the garnish just to get a sip. But that’s just me. I’m lazy.

This Champagne Punch Is Perfect For a Crowd! 

Delicious citrus champagne punch in glasses

Top tips

Empty wine bottles are perfect for serving punch at parties. It’s a great way to make sure that all your guests can get their beverage quickly without having to wait for the ladle.

By making extra batches ahead of time you can keep a few bottles in the fridge, ready to go, making your hosting duties a breeze.

Best champagne punch recipe for Christmas or New Year's Eve.

How gorgeous is this?! It really makes me want to throw a whole desert party.

To dress up the champagne punch recipe, even more, I created these simple leather and wire stir sticks. I think they came out really nice and added the perfect amount of flair to the drink.

Fur coats and champagne punch in Palm Springs.

My mother-in-law and I have been making this easy punch recipe for family parties for years. And I know we aren’t the only ones who love it!

We serve this for holiday parties. And I’m definitely making this on Easter this year. Especially because my birthday happens to fall on that day. Boom. Day drinking.

Although this champagne punch is extra delicious, here are a few more punch recipes to check out! Whether you’re hosting a party, spending a lazy day at home or looking for something to serve for brunch, you’ll love these easy drink ideas.

  • We Rum This Punch – I created this Rum Punch for a cocktail contest and fell in love with it. It does have a few steps (like making a cinnamon vanilla simple syrup) but the end product is outstanding!
  • Non Alcoholic Pina Colada Punch – This mocktail punch is perfect for kids! Mix up a batch of this Non-Alcoholic Pina Colada Punch for your next kid’s party or when you want to “happy hour” at home with the kids.
  • Iced Tea Sangria – I love sangria and iced tea so I thought, why not put them together! This Iced Tea Sangria is easy and refreshing and a great twist on a classic wine cocktail idea.

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Yield: 12 servings

Best Ever Champagne Punch Recipe

Delicious citrus champagne punch.

This is the Best Ever Champagne Punch recipe that gives any party feel festive with a little extra flair. The sparkling citrus flavor of this easy punch is refreshing and not too sweet. With just 4 ingredients (and no extra liquor) this easy drink is perfect for a crowd!

Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 can, 46 oz. Pineapple Juice (cold)
  • 1 bottle, 28 oz. Club Soda (cold)
  • 1 can, 6 oz. Frozen OJ Concentrate (thawed)
  • 1 bottle Champagne or Sparkling Wine, chilled
  • 1 lemon or lime, finely sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Combine all pineapple juice and orange juice in a large pitcher.
  2. Add club soda and champagne to the juices and stir gently.
  3. Pour into a punch bowl or other serving pitcher.
  4. Garnish with slices of fresh lemon, lime or oranges.

Notes

It can be made the night before but wait to add the club soda and champagne until just before serving.

If you want a pop of color in the punch you can add frozen raspberries along with the citrus slices for garnish.

The bold flavors of the fruit juices mean that you can use inexpensive champagne to make this recipe!

This punch is super delicious and refreshing. If serving it at a party, be prepared to make more batches and have the recipe ready to pass out to guests. They will ask for it.

Nutrition Information

Yield

12

Serving Size

12 Servings

Amount Per Serving Calories 135Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 7mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 1gSugar 14gProtein 1g

Nutrition information isn't always accurate.

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© Sharon Garofalow
Cuisine: American / Category: Drinks

All images by Tammy Mendoza of Dez and Tam Photography 

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If you are having a party, brunch or just want to enjoy a delicious wine cocktail at home, you definitely need to try this!! This delicious Champagne Punch Recipe is sure to be your new go-to party drink to serve! 

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About Sharon Garofalow

Sharon lives in Southern California with her adorable family. She loves to share ideas to make mom life easier and encourage busy gals to make time for themselves too! Sharon's "me" time often includes watching Hallmark Channel movies, sipping sauvignon blanc, trying not to eat Salt and Pepper potato chips, and planning girlfriend getaways.

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Comments

  1. Tori says

    November 16, 2015 at 3:22 pm

    This looks delicious! Love any cocktail that you can make into a big ole’ batch!

    Reply
  2. Melissa says

    January 19, 2015 at 6:31 am

    I heart everything about this!! The photos are amazing, the recipe looks delish and at first glance the pouring photo looked like you were pouring some out for your homies. ;)

    Reply
    • Sharon Garofalow says

      January 19, 2015 at 9:28 am

      HAHAHAHA. Maybe I was…

      Reply

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