Holiday Cheer Sparkling Punch!
A festive and refreshing punch perfect for any holiday or New Year's celebration. Easily adaptable for a vibrant summer feel or a cozy winter delight. Cheers!
Equipment
- Punch Bowl
Ingredients
Punch Base
- 2 liter bottle Ginger Ale chilled (Cranberry flavor recommended for winter punch)
- 2 liter bottle Lemon-Lime Soda chilled
- 12 ounce can frozen Orange Juice concentrate unthawed
- 12 ounce can frozen Lemonade concentrate unthawed (pink lemonade recommended for winter punch)
For a Festive Winter Punch
- 1 cup Pomegranate juice chilled
- 1 pint Raspberry Sorbet for a creamy topping
- Pomegranate seeds for an optional sparkly garnish
For a Bright Summer Punch
- 1 pint Rainbow or Orange Sherbet for a vibrant topping
Instructions
- 1. Gather Your Tools: Grab a generously sized punch bowl – the bigger, the better for a crowd!
- 2. Combine the Liquids: Carefully pour the chilled ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, and the unthawed frozen orange and lemonade concentrates into the punch bowl. If you're making the festive Winter Punch, now's the time to add the chilled pomegranate juice too.
- 3. Stir Until Smooth: Give everything a gentle but thorough stir. You want to make sure those frozen juice concentrates fully dissolve into the bubbly sodas, creating a beautifully blended base.
- 4. Add the Creamy Touch: Just before your guests arrive, delicately scoop your chosen sorbet (raspberry for winter, or rainbow/orange for summer) onto the surface of the punch. Don't be shy – add plenty so everyone can enjoy a creamy scoop in their cup!
- 5. Garnish (Optional, but Fun!): For the Winter Punch, sprinkle some fresh pomegranate seeds over the top. They'll look like tiny rubies and add a delightful pop of flavor and crunch. Just give your guests a heads-up about them!
- 6. Serve and Enjoy: Ladle out this easy, refreshing, and festive punch into glasses. It's perfect for any holiday or New Year's celebration!
Notes
Healthy Tips: For a lighter version, swap regular sodas for diet versions or sparkling water. You can also look for lower-sugar juice concentrates. For an adult twist, replace half the lemon-lime soda with a bottle of chilled sparkling wine or prosecco.
Nutrition Information (per 8oz serving, approximate):
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Total Carbs: 50g
- Net Carbs: 49g
- Fats: 0.5g
- Protein: 0.5g
