No matter where you live in the states, an American barbecue is a summer tradition. You gather your friends and family, light up the grill, and cook for the neighborhood. The air is filled with music and the smell of smoked meat. It’s a festive celebration of community and summer. Here, we gathered our favorite punch recipes to serve for the occasion. Citrus, Brandy, and Pineapple Punch Citrus, Brandy, and Pineapple Punch 2015-06-13 23:06:42 Yields 8 A citrus, subtly spicy brandy punch. Write a review Save Recipe Print 218 calories 15 g 0 g 4 g 1 g 3 g 103 g 13 g 7 g 0 g 0 g Nutrition Facts Serving Size 103g Yields 8 Amount Per Serving Calories 218 Calories from Fat 33 % Daily Value * Total Fat 4g 6% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Trans Fat 0g Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 13mg 1% Total Carbohydrates 15g 5% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Sugars 7g Protein 1g Vitamin A0%Vitamin C5% Calcium2%Iron2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Does this look wrong? Ingredients 12 oz of brandy, 5 oz pineapple juice, 3 oz fresh lime juice, 3 oz simple syrup, dash of nutmeg, ice, lemon wheels for garnish Instructions Mix and stir ingredients, allow to chill in refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Notes If making your own simple syrup, combine equal parts water and ice and boil, stir to dissolve sugar. Cool before using. By Chris Harrison beta calories 218 fat 4g protein 1g carbs 15g more StyleBlend https://www.styleblend.com/ Photo credit: foodandwine.com This simple recipe gives you a warm and subtly spicy citrus punch. Citrus is the flavor of summer, and it pairs perfectly with brandy. The nutmeg adds a little spice to the mixture, making this a refreshing and delicious cocktail for your guests to sip on while they enjoy the sun. White Sangria Sparkler White Sangria Sparkler 2015-06-13 23:16:03 Yields 8 A sweet, fruity cocktail. Write a review Save Recipe Print 206 calories 18 g 0 g 0 g 1 g 0 g 262 g 12 g 12 g 0 g 0 g Nutrition Facts Serving Size 262g Yields 8 Amount Per Serving Calories 206 Calories from Fat 3 % Daily Value * Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 12mg 0% Total Carbohydrates 18g 6% Dietary Fiber 2g 9% Sugars 12g Protein 1g Vitamin A4%Vitamin C37% Calcium4%Iron7% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Does this look wrong? Ingredients 1 bottle (750 mL) of white wine 2 peaches, sliced 2 kiwis, peeled and thinly sliced 1 cup raspberries 3 tablespoons of sugar (to taste) 1 bottle (750 mL) of sparkling white wine 8 sprigs mint for garnish Instructions Combine fruit, white wine, and sugar in large pitcher. Allow 1 hour to chill in refrigerator. Serve over sparkling white wine. Garnish with mint. By Linda Wagner Adapted from damndelicious.net beta calories 206 fat 0g protein 1g carbs 18g more Adapted from damndelicious.net StyleBlend https://www.styleblend.com/ Photo credit: creativelyspeakingtoastmasters.com Everyone loves a summer sangria! This sweet and fruity a drink is just light enough for those too hot summer days. The berries make it sweet and satisfying. Be sure to pair with a crisp white wine. Bourbon Grapefruit Punch Bourbon Punch with Pink Grapefruit and Mint 2015-06-13 23:25:40 Yields 8 A fresh and tangy grapefruit punch. Write a review Save Recipe Print 254 calories 20 g 0 g 0 g 1 g 0 g 271 g 9 g 8 g 0 g 0 g Nutrition Facts Serving Size 271g Yields 8 Amount Per Serving Calories 254 Calories from Fat 1 % Daily Value * Total Fat 0g 0% Saturated Fat 0g 0% Trans Fat 0g Polyunsaturated Fat 0g Monounsaturated Fat 0g Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 9mg 0% Total Carbohydrates 20g 7% Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 8g Protein 1g Vitamin A11%Vitamin C78% Calcium1%Iron2% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Does this look wrong? Ingredients 1/3 cup water, 1/3 cup sugar, 15 fresh mint sprigs (divided), 4 cups strained fresh pink grapefruit juice, 2 1/2 cups bourbon, 12 dashes angostura bitters, 1 cup club soda, ice Instructions If making simple syrup, start by stirring water and sugar over low heat in saucepan. Wait until sugar dissolves, bring to boil. Add mint. Remove from heat, let cool. Strain syrup into punch bowl. Mix in juice, bourbon, and bitters. Mix in club soda and mint sprigs to taste. Add ice. By Melissa Clark Adapted from epicurious beta calories 254 fat 0g protein 1g carbs 20g more Adapted from epicurious StyleBlend https://www.styleblend.com/ Credit: epicurious.com We love the combination of mint and grapefruit, for both a fresh and tangy taste. Add some Bourbon (we love Maker’s Mark), and you have a crowd-pleasing punch. Leave a Reply Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published.CommentName* Email* Website