October 19, 2024
Review RecipeParty Punch
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If you love to host parties but value simplicity, our party punch delivers big flavor with minimal effort. This recipe checks all the boxes: it’s colorful, refreshing, and strikes the perfect balance of fruity sweetness with a refreshing fizz. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, a baby shower, or just a casual get-together, this easy drink recipe is a lifesaver.
Let’s Dish: About This Punch
Main Ingredients: Hawaiian Punch, ginger ale, pineapple orange juice, fresh raspberries, citrus slices.
Quick Steps: Mix Hawaiian Punch, juice, and ginger ale in a bowl with ice; garnish with raspberries and citrus slices; serve over ice.
Total Time & Yield: 5 minutes; serves 14.
Why This Recipe
- This punch recipe stands out by combining classic party flavors with an effortless preparation.
- Other recipes incorporate heavy garnishes or frozen juice that can overpower the drink, our recipe keeps things simple and refreshing.
- Additionally, this punch doesn’t require any pre-preparation such as freezing, which saves time and effort compared to recipes that call for frozen elements or advance mixing. It’s the perfect option when you want a stress-free, crowd-pleasing drink.
Party Punch Ingredients
With its sweet and tangy taste, our party punch is sure to be a crowd-pleaser among both children and adults. For this recipe, you’ll need:
- 59-ounce container of Hawaiian Punch (about 7.5 cups)
- 36 ounces of ginger ale (about 3 cans)
- 2 cups of pineapple orange juice
- Citrus slices for garnish (lemon, lime, and/or orange slices)
- 1 cup of fresh raspberries for garnish
Substitutions And Additions
JUICE: Substitute plain orange juice or plain pineapple juice for the orange pineapple blend in this delicious punch.
GINGER ALE: If you’re not a fan of ginger ale or want to try something different, you could substitute it with club soda for a less sweet, more refreshing version of the drink. Alternatively, you could use a lemon-lime soda like Sprite or 7Up for a sweeter, more citrusy flavor.
RASPBERRIES: Feel free to swap out the raspberries for any other berries you prefer or have on hand. Blueberries, strawberries, or a mix of berries would all work well.
How To Make This Party Punch Recipe
Ginger ale loses its carbonation after a couple of hours. Mix the punch up at the last minute, just before serving.
STEP ONE: Fill a large punch bowl with ice.
STEP TWO: Add the Hawaiian Punch and orange juice blend, and stir together. Pour in the ginger ale and mix lightly to combine.
STEP THREE: Sprinkle raspberries and citrus slices over the top of the punch.
STEP FOUR: Serve this refreshing punch immediately over ice.
How To Serve
It’s always fun to add a large bowl of punch to special events for your guests to drink.
Serve this tasty drink at birthday parties, bridal showers, baby showers, or holiday gatherings, along with our cucumber bites and stuffed mushrooms to snack on.
Pair it with grilled chicken skewers, a crisp tomato cucumber salad, and a side of corn on the cob.
When the weather heats up, serve your party drink alongside a selection of fresh, colorful fruit skewers or a watermelon salad.
For a sweet ending to your gathering, pair your party drink with a dessert like lemon bars, fruit tarts, or vanilla ice cream.
Our rainbow sherbet punch and orange sherbet punch are two great punch recipes that are creamy and add pretty pops of color to the bowl.
When To Serve
BACKYARD BARBECUE: Kick off your summer barbecue with a batch of this tasty drink.
GAME DAY GATHERING: Serve it during game day parties as a light and zesty alternative to traditional beverages.
COCKTAIL PARTY: Impress your guests at a cocktail party with this chic and tangy drink.
BRUNCH OR BREAKFAST: Offer a mimosa variation of this drink at brunch gatherings. It complements breakfast dishes like eggs Benedict and pastries.
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Storage
If you have leftover punch, you can keep it in the fridge, but we find that this drink is best made as close to party time as possible.
IN THE FRIDGE: If you’d like to store the punch, remove the extra ice and all of the citrus. The punch will be flat after being stored. Punch that sits with citrus rinds floating in it for an extended period of time will become bitter. The raspberries can remain stored in the punch if you wish.
IN THE FREEZER: We do not recommend freezing this party punch. It is best made fresh.
Why We Love This Recipe
QUICK AND EFFORTLESS: With minimal prep and no complicated steps, it’s a breeze to whip up, even for novice cooks.
VIBRANT CITRUS FLAVOR: The zesty kick of fresh lemon and lime juice creates a refreshing and invigorating flavor.
PERFECT FOR CELEBRATIONS: Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together, a birthday party, or a special occasion, this drink adds a festive touch to any gathering.
Frequently Asked Questions
This easy party punch recipe should be made just before you are ready to serve; otherwise, the ginger ale will lose carbonation, and the ice cubes will melt and water down the drink.
If you are having a grown-up party, you could add champagne for an alcoholic party punch.
This is an easy party drink. This delicious recipe could be modified using a different flavor of juice, depending on your preference.
This is the best party punch recipe around and a must for your next party. Equal parts sweet, fizzy, and colorful, you will love serving this to your friends and family the next time you are celebrating something special.
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Party Punch
Ingredients
- 59 ounces Hawaiian Punch (about 7.5 cups)
- 36 ounces ginger ale (about 3 cans)
- 2 cups pineapple orange juice
- 1 cup fresh raspberries, for garnish
- Citrus slices (orange, lemon, and/or lime)
Instructions
- Fill the punch bowl with ice.
- Add the Hawaiian Punch and orange juice blend, and stir together. Pour in the ginger ale and mix lightly to combine.
- Sprinkle raspberries and citrus slices over the top of the punch.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ginger ale loses its carbonation after a couple of hours. Mix the punch up at the last minute, just before serving. In addition, the ice will water down the punch as it melts.
- If you’d like, add just a small amount of ice to the punch bowl/pitcher, and then add plenty of ice to the serving glasses. If you do not fill the punch bowl with ice, though, you may want to double the recipe for a nice, full punch bowl.
- You can adjust the quantities of punch, juice, and soda in this drink recipe to your preferred taste.
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