New Year’s Eve Surf Rider Punch

by Kalah Garcia

A party-ready tea punch for the celebration

This New Year’s Eve punch features Surf Rider—a vibrant, fruit-forward tea blend that’s naturally sweet and punchy. It’s bright, crowd-pleasing, and incredibly easy to batch ahead of time. Serve it zero-proof or add a splash of alcohol for a festive upgrade as the countdown begins.

Surf Rider New Year’s Eve Punch

Ingredients (serves 8–10)

  • 4 cups strongly brewed Surf Rider tea (chilled)
  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 2–3 cups sparkling water or lemon-lime soda (to taste)
  • Citrus slices, pineapple, or berries, for garnish
  • Ice

Optional alcohol add-ins

  • 1½–2 cups white rum, vodka, or prosecco
     (Add to taste—this punch is great lightly spiked)

Instructions

  1. Brew Surf Rider double strength and let it cool completely.
  2. In a large punch bowl or drink dispenser, combine the chilled tea, pineapple juice, orange juice, and lime juice.
  3. Add ice and stir well.
  4. Just before serving, top with sparkling water or soda for fizz.
  5. If using alcohol, stir it in right before guests arrive.
  6. Garnish with fruit and serve.

Hosting Tips

  • Make it ahead: Mix everything except the bubbles and ice up to 24 hours in advance.
  • Offer both options: Keep alcohol on the side so guests can customize their glass.
  • Glassware glow-up: Serve in clear cups or wine glasses to show off the color and fruit.

Fruit forward, sweet and punchy, this Surf Rider punch is a batched drink built for celebrating—easy, vibrant, and ready for the new year.

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