When hosting many guests, it's often difficult to prepare individual cocktails all evening. Non-alcoholic punches offer an elegant alternative: they can be prepared in advance, are easy to serve, and allow you to fully enjoy your guests' company.
Made with non-alcoholic spirits JNPR N°3 and RHHM N°1, these two non-alcoholic cocktail recipes for groups are designed to be made in large quantities without compromising freshness or aromatic complexity.
Discover 4 signature elderflower recipes below.
Recipe #1
Mentholated punch
Recipe #1
Mentholated punch
Ingredients (for 6 glasses)
240 ml RHHM n°1 150 ml fresh lime juice 120 ml simple syrup 50-60 fresh mint leaves 1.2 L very cold sparkling water Crushed ice, to taste
preparation
In a large bowl or cocktail fountain, pour the lime juice and sugar syrup. Add half of the mint leaves and gently press to release their aromas without crushing them excessively. Pour in RHHM No. 1, then mix. Chill for at least 1 hour. At the time of serving, add the crushed ice, sparkling water, and the remaining mint leaves. Serve immediately in large glasses filled with ice.
Recipe #2
Fruity punch
Recipe #2
Fruity punch
Ingredients (for 6 glasses)
300 ml of JNPR N°3 180 ml cranberry juice 60 ml peach syrup 720 ml cold verbena infusion 36 fresh mint leaves 6 lemon slices Plenty of ice cubes
preparation
Prepare the verbena infusion, then let it cool completely. Pour the peach syrup, JNPR N°3, cranberry juice, and verbena infusion into a large container. Mix thoroughly. Add a few mint leaves, lightly clapped between your hands. Chill for at least one hour. Just before serving, add the ice cubes and lemon slices. Garnish with the remaining mint leaves.
How to prepare a non-alcoholic punch in advance?
One of the main advantages of punch-style cocktails is their serving simplicity. Most ingredients can be assembled several hours before guests arrive.
To preserve the freshness of the recipes: - add ice cubes at the last minute - incorporate sparkling water just before serving - keep preparations refrigerated - use freshly squeezed citrus fruits.
This method allows for ready-to-serve non-alcoholic cocktails while maintaining their aromatic balance.
What non-alcoholic spirits to choose for a punch?
To create a characterful non-alcoholic punch, it is essential to start with a structured aromatic base.
RHHM n°1 brings notes inspired by great amber rums and pairs particularly well with mint, lime, and spices.
JNPR n°3 develops a floral and vegetal profile that pairs with red fruits, infusions, and citrus fruits.
These two references allow for the creation of non-alcoholic cocktail recipes for entertaining that remain complex and elegant, even when served in large quantities.
