Make Holiday Hosting a Breeze with This Red Wine Punch

When it comes to hosting big Christmas or New Year’s gatherings, large-batch drinks like this Red Wine Holiday Punch are a game-changer. They’re easy to prepare, crowd-pleasers, and strike the perfect balance—keeping the party lively without overdoing it. Simply mix, pour, and let your guests enjoy!

This simple 5-ingredient recipe features Tanglewood’s Frontenac, cran-apple juice, orange juice, ginger beer, and a splash of vanilla extract. The result? A vibrant, refreshing red wine punch with rich holiday flavors that your guests will rave about all night.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Servings: 24 Servings

Ingredients:

• Tanglewood’s Frontenac wine | 2 bottles

• Cranberry-apple juice | 4 cups

• Orange juice | 3 cups

• Ginger beer or strong ginger soda | 36 ounces

• Vanilla extract | 5 teaspoons

Optional Garnishes: Fresh cranberries, orange slices, apple slices, fresh mint, cinnamon sticks

Instructions:

1. Combine the wine, cran-apple juice, orange juice, ginger beer, and vanilla extract in a large punch bowl. Stir well.

2. For a festive touch, garnish your punch bowl with orange slices, fresh cranberries, and cinnamon sticks. 

3. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Want to Mix Things Up?

• For a fresh twist, swap the Frontenac red wine for Tanglewood’s Traminette or Rosé.

• Trade the cran-apple juice for white or red grape juice.

• Replace ginger ale with Sprite or 7UP for a sweeter, bubbly punch.

• Create festive ice molds to keep the punch chilled!

About Tanglewood Winery’s Frontenac

Crafted locally in Holland, Michigan, Frontenac perfectly balances sweetness and acidity, yielding a subtle spicy aroma with a tart and juicy finish. These qualities combine to make Frontenac a truly unique experience—the awards speak for themselves!

Frontenac Awards

• Indy International Wine Competition: Silver

• Los Angeles International Wine Competition: Silver

And like all Tanglewood wines, Frontenac is 100% free of artificial flavors and fillers. You can find Frontenac on our website and in West Michigan stores near you!