Description
Grinch Punch is a vibrant and festive holiday drink, perfect for parties and family gatherings. This easy-to-make punch combines tropical pineapple and cranberry juices with fizzy lemon-lime soda and creamy lime sherbet for a sweet, refreshing beverage with a playful frothy top. Garnished with maraschino cherries and lime slices, it’s sure to be a hit as a colorful and cheerful holiday favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Punch Ingredients
- 2 cups lime sherbet
- 4 cups lemon-lime soda (like Sprite or 7-Up)
- 2 cups pineapple juice
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- Green food coloring (optional for extra color)
- Maraschino cherries (for garnish)
- Lime slices (for garnish)
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Mix the Juices: In a large punch bowl, combine 2 cups of pineapple juice and 1 cup of cranberry juice, mixing thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Add Food Coloring: If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring to the juice mixture to achieve a vibrant Grinch-green hue, stirring gently to distribute evenly.
- Incorporate Soda: Slowly pour in 4 cups of lemon-lime soda, stirring gently to maintain the soda’s fizz and avoid flattening the punch.
- Add Lime Sherbet: Scoop 2 cups of lime sherbet onto the surface of the punch, creating a frothy and creamy top layer that adds both flavor and festive presentation.
- Serve: Fill individual glasses with ice cubes, then ladle the punch over the ice. Garnish each serving with a maraschino cherry and a slice of lime for a bright, cheerful touch.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, this recipe is perfect as is and loved by all ages.
- You can prepare the juice and soda mixture ahead of time and add the sherbet just before serving.
- Adjust the amount of lime sherbet to your preference for creaminess.
- If green food coloring is not desired, the punch will still be flavorful but less visually themed.
- This punch is best served immediately to keep the soda fizzy and sherbet fresh.
