Cheers! Holiday punch from Saveur

(Photo by Landon Nordeman from Saveur Issue #116)

The latest issue of Saveur is pretty meaty (not in a good way), but if you can overlook the big slab of beef on the cover, flip to page 68 for the article on "refreshing, refined, and eminently festive" retro holiday punch recipes.

First is Captain Radcliffe's Punch, with lemon, white wine, brandy/cognac, and a dash of nutmeg.

Next, find Flaming Punch, aka Punschglu:hbowle, with red wine, arrack (or cachaca), and seville orange.

Regent's Punch is infused with green tea and contains chunks of pineapple along with citrus, brandy, dark Jamaican rum, arrack (or cachaca), and brut champagne.

The article also has a helpful sidebar on muddling.

Enjoy, and happy holidays!