Mix a 12-ounce can of frozen orange juice in a three-quart pitcher, add one cup of powdered orange drink mix. Fill the pitcher to the brim with cold water and stir until dissolved. The powder gives the drink sweetness and the frozen juice gives it body.

Freeze clusters of grapes to float in punches. They keep the punch cold and add a lovely garnish.

When you make punch, make ice cubes out of punch, then you can keep the punch cold without diluting it.

For cocktails, freeze lemon peel twists in party ice cubes - looks attractive and adds a tangy flavour.