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A punch left to steep, a pitcher of sangria for a crowd, a spritz at happy hour, mulled wine in winter: our alcoholic drink recipes, to share and enjoy responsibly.
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For adults of legal drinking age only. This page features recipes that contain alcohol. Drinking too much is harmful to your health. Please drink responsibly.
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Rum Punch
White rum, orange and pineapple juice, a splash of grenadine and some lime: the punch is made ahead in a big bowl and served well chilled.
See the recipeThe great bar classics
Margarita, daiquiri, cosmopolitan: the cocktails people order everywhere.
Tips that make the difference
What separates a recipe that works from one that falls flat.
Measure precisely
A jigger or a tablespoon (about 1/2 oz, 15 ml) keeps your cocktails from being too strong.
Plenty of ice
Hard, solid ice cubes chill without diluting too much: fill the glass all the way.
Let it steep
Punch and sangria get better after a few hours in the fridge: the fruit flavors everything.
Always have water on hand
Set out a pitcher of water and an alcohol-free drink for every guest.
Punch, sangria and mulled wine
Big-batch drinks for the whole table.
Know what you're drinking
In France, a “standard drink” contains 10 g of pure alcohol, whatever the drink. Guidelines from Santé publique France, the French public health agency.
| Drink | One standard drink | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Beer at 5% | 250 ml (about 8 oz) | A small glass of draft beer |
| Wine at 12% | 100 ml (about 3.5 oz) | A glass of wine as served in a restaurant |
| 40% spirits (rum, vodka, tequila) | 30 ml (about 1 oz) | A cocktail often contains 40 to 60 ml (1.5 to 2 oz) |
French guideline: no more than 10 standard drinks a week, no more than 2 a day, and some alcohol-free days. Never drink alcohol during pregnancy.
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How do I make punch ahead of time?
Mix the rum, fruit juice and syrup the day before or a few hours ahead, and keep it in the fridge. Add the ice and any fizzy drinks right before serving.
How much sangria should I make?
Plan on about 2 glasses per person for a pre-dinner drink. A 750 ml bottle of wine, with the fruit and juice, makes 6 to 8 glasses.
Can these recipes be made without alcohol?
Yes: swap the wine for grape juice, and the rum for pineapple juice or sparkling water. Our Cold Drinks page has mocktails too.