Knockout punch

Now’s your chance to make your own seriously tasty punch. We’re not talking about simply spiking a bowl of juice, or fermenting random fruit in old ice cream containers for weeks in an attempt to make your own homemade cider. The traditional punch bowl has had a recent surge in popularity, this classic concoction — considered by many to be the world’s first cocktail — really is the perfect party drink.

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Blood Orange Thai Chilli Punch

1 7501 375 ml bottle orange liqueur2 cups blood orange juice (Can’t find it? Use OJ and pomegranate juice instead.)½ cup lime juice1 cup sparkling water⅓ cup Thai chilli simple syrup2 oranges, washed and thinly sliced 1 lime, washed and thinly sliced• Ice (to serve)• Smoked sea salt (optional for glass rim)