Punch fountains are an interesting way to provide beverages for an event. Fill the fountain with a sparkling fruit punch for a children's party or with champagne for an elegant adult get-together. Beverage fountains can be used at nearly any event. Red concoctions work well for Halloween parties and non-alcoholic punch is good for weddings with under-aged guests. Add this to my Recipe Box.
Acquiring a Punch Fountain
When considering a punch fountain for your event, you can either purchase one to keep or rent one only for the night. Before you decide, consider your lifestyle. If you throw a lot of parties with many guests, you would save money by purchasing a beverage fountain to keep on hand. The fountains require very little maintenance and can last for years.
Rent a punch fountain if you want it only for the night. Party rental services carry these fountains to rent for one or several days. Call around to different rental companies in your area to come up with the best price for the unit. Ask them how large the fountain is so you can provide punch for all of your guests with minimal fountain refills.
Using a Punch Fountain
Before adding punch to the fountain, clean it first. Whether the fountain is used or new, debris may have collected in the line. Fill up the fountain bowl with water and add two tablespoons of baking soda. Turn on the punch fountain and let it run for at least a half an hour. Make sure to do this before your party so the punch fountain is ready when the guests arrive.
Fill the bowl of the fountain with your favorite beverage. Be sure not to go above the fill line and to add extra punch whenever it gets low.
If you choose to add sliced oranges or lemons to your punch, be aware that the fruit pulp can clog the fountain. To avoid clogs, remove the screen that is positioned at the top of the pump head. If there is no pulp in the punch, leave the screen on the pump head to filter debris from the fountain.
When you're done using the punch fountain, clean it out using the same water and baking soda method you used before the party. This will prevent any sugar residue from sticking to surfaces in the fountains' pipes.
