Best Holiday Party Starters

From salty finger foods to big-batch punches, get all the appetizer and drink recipes you need to celebrate the holidays right.

12 Party Punches

Break out your punch bowl, and mix up one of these festive drinks. These big-batch beverages—with and without alcohol—will keep you and your guests in high spirits.|Article: Marian Cooper Cairns & Madoline Markham

Sparkling Pear-Brandy Cider
Photo: Laurey W. Glenn/ Prop Styling: Faith Morgan/Food Styling: Angela Sellers

Sparkling Pear-Brandy Cider

Enchant your guests with chilled, bubbly cider. Pear nectar and honey add fresh-tasting sweetness that will guarantee an empty punch bowl.

Prep Notes: 5 minutes hands-on time. Simply stir and serve.

For kids and adults. Leave out brandy for kid-friendly version.


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