Vibrant Holiday Zest Punch! ✨
A vibrant, refreshing, and easy-to-make punch, perfect for holiday gatherings and New Year celebrations. Customize with your favorite garnishes and make it adult-friendly with optional vodka.
Equipment
- Punch Bowl
- Pitcher
- Serving Glasses
Ingredients
Punch Base
- 1 quart Light Lime Sherbet (or dairy-free lime sorbet for a lighter option)
- 6 cups Diet Lemon-Lime Soda (such as Sprite Zero Sugar) or Sparkling Water
- 4 cups Green Berry Fruit Punch (opt for a lower-sugar variety or dilute with water)
- 2 cups Vodka (optional, for an adult-friendly version)
Garnish (Optional)
- Maraschino Cherries (optional, for garnish)
- Red Sanding Sugar (optional, for a festive glass rim)
- water or lemon-lime soda (for moistening glass rims)
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Chilled Ingredients: For the most refreshing punch, ensure your lime sherbet, diet lemon-lime soda, and green berry fruit punch are thoroughly chilled before you begin. If you're including vodka, chilling it will help keep the punch extra cool!
- 2. Assemble the Punch: Gently scoop the light lime sherbet into a large punch bowl or a generously sized pitcher. Carefully pour in the diet lemon-lime soda (or sparkling water), followed by the green berry fruit punch. If you're crafting an adult beverage, now is the time to slowly add the optional vodka. Avoid vigorous stirring to preserve the fizz.
- 3. Create Festive Glass Rims (Optional): For a cheerful holiday presentation, lightly moisten the rim of your serving glasses with a tiny bit of water or lemon-lime soda. Then, gently dip the moistened rim into the red sanding sugar for a vibrant, sugary edge.
- 4. Serve and Garnish: Ladle the bright green punch into your prepared glasses. For a final touch, drop a maraschino cherry into each glass. Serve immediately and delight in this easy-to-make, festive, and refreshing holiday drink!
Notes
Note: Nutrition values are based on the original recipe using regular ingredients, including vodka. Opting for diet soda, low-sugar fruit punch, and omitting vodka or high-sugar garnishes will significantly reduce calorie and carb counts.
Nutrition per serving:
Calories: 292kcal
Total Carbs: 46g
Net Carbs: 45g
Fats: 2g
Protein: 1g
Calories: 292kcal
Total Carbs: 46g
Net Carbs: 45g
Fats: 2g
Protein: 1g
