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Christmas Punch

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Sam Jones/Quinn Brein
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Makes 12 eight-ounce cups; 15 six-ounce.
Category
Beverages
Course
Other
Occasions
Christmas
Preparation Method
No Cook
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This fizzy Christmas Punch made with cranberry juice and ginger ale is not only pretty but flavorful as well. The sherbert adds a creaminess that’s perfect for a festive touch. Make plenty—it will go fast!

Note: If you wish, you can simplify the recipe by cutting back on the other juices. For example, you could simply buy a cranberry cocktail or a cranberry-raspberry or cranberry-pomegranate drink. Make sure you buy Cranberry Cocktail; if you buy straight cranberry juice, you’ll need to add sugar or it will taste too tart. 

Ingredients
1 quart (4 cups) cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup pineapple juice
2 cups orange juice
3/4 cup fresh or frozen lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 cups cold ginger ale
1 pint sherbet, raspberry or any flavor
Instructions

In a container with a lid, combine cranberry juice cocktial, pineapple and citrus juice, and almond extract.

Refrigerate, covered, until serving time. Liquid needs to be very cold.

Just before serving, pour refrigerated juice mixture into a punch bowl. Stir in ginger ale and scoop in sherbet.

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Sarah Perreault (not verified)

10 years ago

This punch is always a big hit at our holiday party!

Hi there,
I just printed the recipe for making later-on. What is a pint of sherbet?
The ingredient is not in South Africa or maybe it is... any alternative I can use please?
Thank you for your time.
All the best,
Sandy, Johannesburg SA.

Sherbet is an American version of gelato; a pint is 2 cups, about 1/2 litre. Just use whatever size container of gelato comes close.

Dee-Dee (not verified)

10 years 2 months ago

Sounds delicious,can't wait to make it!