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Perfect Holiday Cocktail – Cranberry Tequila Punch Recipe

December 11, 2020 By Juliet 15 Comments

Cranberry Tequila Punch Glasses

Looking for a perfect holiday cocktail? Let’s make punch. Yes, punch!

Cranberry-Tequila Punch

Wiliam Sonoma
Wiliam Sonoma
William Sonoma
William Sonoma

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Our son and his fiancé gave me ‘Cocktails’ from William Sonoma for my birthday. I love it so much I included it in my first ever holiday gift guide.

This was a well timed gift. I was in search of holiday cocktail inspiration and I opened the book to Cranberry-Tequila Punch. It was meant to be.

The recipe fills a punch bowl – with a traditional ice mold. So old school … and fun. It serves 18. This year we won’t be hosting 18, or even 8 … so we (by we I mean Jim) quartered the recipe and I mixed it in a small pitcher.

Bowl of Cranberries

This punch is super easy … so let’s get to it.

Cranberry-Tequila Punch

Cranberry Tequila Cocktail

Start with apple juice and low sugar cranberry juice,

then add …

Reposado Tequila and Proseco

 Reposado Tequila and Prosecco (or any type of Sparkling Wine).

Next add …

Cointreau and Grand Marnier

Cointreau and Grand Marnier.

Stir everything together …

Cranberry Rosemary Skewers

… and garnish with cranberry rosemary skewers.

Ok, this is easier said than done … here’s a tip. Spear the cranberries with a metal skewer before attempting to thread them onto the rosemary stems.

Cranberry Tequila Punch in Pitcher and Wine Glasses

Ok, this punch is so, so good!

I know it’s going to be a holiday favorite in our house for a long time to come.

The printable version below is Jim’s quartered calculation, and includes a link to the full punch bowl recipe.

Cranberry Tequila Punch Glasses

Cranberry-Tequila Punch

William Sonoma
A Perfect Holiday Cocktail, serves 4-6
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Course Drinks
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Apple Juice, chilled
  • 2 cups Low-Sugar Cranberry Cocktail, chilled
  • 1 cup Reposado Tequila
  • 1/4 cup Cointreau
  • 1/4 cup Grand Marnier
  • 1/2 375ml Bottle of Prosecco (approx 1.6 cups)
  • Rosemary Sprigs
  • Fresh Cranberries
  • Orange Slices

Instructions
 

  • Stir together all ingredients in pitcher. Add orange slices and cranberries to your liking.
  • Make garnish by stringing cranberries onto rosemary stems. Spear cranberries first with a cocktail pick, this will make it a lot easier to get them oto the stems.
  • Pour punch into festive glasses over ice, place garnish on top of glass.
Keyword Holiday Cocktail

 

Holiday Cocktail Cranberry Tequila Punch

Of all the not-terribly-important-in-the-scheme-of-things I miss this year … holiday parties top the list. But not to worry, next year we’ll be back to our usual shenanigans and there’s plenty of time to acquire a proper punch bowl set. I did some Googling and sure enough punch bowls are still being sold in the usual places, but options are minimal. Replacements, LTD has a nice selection of traditional punch bowls. One Kings Lane does too (pricey). Etsy has everything from the traditional to the kind I remember … with the cups hanging off the side. Vintage stores are probably another great source.

When I was a kid my Auntie Cookie told me that at family weddings it’s an aunt’s job to ‘cut and pour.’ She explained this meant slicing and plating wedding cake and ladling out the punch. These were simpler times. Somewhere I have a photo of my mom standing in front of a punch bowl at my cousin’s wedding … I guess she was carrying out her aunt-ing duties. She kept her punch bowl in the garage, in its original packaging.

Do you (still) have a punch bowl? I did an Instagram poll and 80% responded yes!

 

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Coming up next week … Snowberry’s less-is-more-holiday decor!

You can see the full tour here!

And, take a look at my Christmas Morning Breakfast Table here!

Here’s a sneak peek at our newly planted window boxes and fresh wreaths from our local nursery.

Shingle House Window Boxes Christmas Wreaths

As always, I appreciate your visit and would love to hear your thoughts in the comments below.

Happy Holiday’s and Cheers from Snowberry!

 

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Unless otherwise noted, all photos in the post are by Monica Vargas Photography.



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  1. Helen says

    December 12, 2020 at 6:13 am

    I have a beautiful vintage anchor glass, colonial pattern, pedastal punch bowl with hanging cups that I found at a flea market years ago. I had it set up on my dining room sideboard for years. It was obviously used for punch, (champagne punch was a favorite). I used to decorate it for the different seasons, (poinsettias at Christmas, etc). It was borrowed frequently. It was such a statement piece and I loved it. Still have it packed away in it’s original box.

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    • Juliet says

      December 12, 2020 at 6:31 pm

      That sounds like a special piece … and gorgeous! I love champagne punch … it’s very festive. Using a punch bowl for displaying flowers is a great idea. When I go on the hunt for a vintage bowl next year I’m going to make sure it works for flowers (especially holiday poinsettias)! xo

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  2. LA CONTESSA says

    December 12, 2020 at 7:47 am

    YES I HAVE PUNCH BOWLS!!!!!!!!!
    HOW fun I was just looking at one yesterday in the pantry thinking I should polish THAT!MY MOTHER IN LAW gave to us……..it was for champagne actually and has a rack for flute glasses to be kept chilled from the ice!I use to sell them a lot in the HEN HOUSE as they are great for FLOWER ARRANGEMENTS!
    YOUR NEW DRINK LOOKS SO TASTEY!!!
    XX

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    • Juliet says

      December 12, 2020 at 6:27 pm

      Of course, you have a punch bowl … and a fancy one worthy of a Contessa! I love the idea of using it for flowers like the IG page you sent today. My mission in 2021 … find a suitable punch bowl! I have high hopes we will be able to host our holiday open house next year. Fingers crossed! xo

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  3. Carol Karl says

    December 12, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    I don’t drink but looking at this makes me want to drink it. The presentation is outstanding. How about sharing some mocktail recipes?

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    • Juliet says

      December 12, 2020 at 6:19 pm

      Great idea, Carol … I’m going to work on that for next year! xo

      Reply
  4. Marty@A Stroll Thru Life says

    December 12, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    This really does sound soooooooo good. I love cranberry, so I know I would really love it. Thanks so much for such gracious compliments on my home and tree. I had fun decorating it this year. I look forward to seeing your tour next week.

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    • Juliet says

      December 13, 2020 at 11:22 am

      It’s delicious, Marty! Cranberries are so fun and festive. So excited you stopped by the blog! Please keep your Christmas inspiration coming. xo

      Reply
  5. CammiCammi says

    December 12, 2020 at 8:47 pm

    I just love those rosemary skewered cranberries Juliet!! So very pretty and the photography is amazing!!!

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    • Juliet says

      December 13, 2020 at 11:21 am

      Thanks so much, Cammi … I’m plotting and planning my cocktails for 2021! xo

      Reply
  6. David says

    December 13, 2020 at 12:23 am

    Thank you for the recipe! It looks and tastes so good~
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