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Valentine Party Punch: A Delicious & Festive Recipe

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Festive Valentine’s Day party punch with fruit juices, pink lemonade, and raspberry sherbet. Perfect for sharing!

Ingredients

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  • 1 (46 ounce) can pineapple juice, chilled
  • 1 (2 liter) bottle ginger ale, chilled
  • 1 (64 ounce) bottle cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
  • 1 (12 ounce) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • 1 pint raspberry sherbet
  • Fresh raspberries, for garnish (optional)
  • Lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
  • Ice cubes or a large ice ring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chill Everything! Ensure pineapple juice, ginger ale, and cranberry juice cocktail are thoroughly chilled.
  2. Choose Your Punch Bowl (or Dispenser): Select a large punch bowl or beverage dispenser (approx. 2-gallon capacity).
  3. Pour in the Juices: Carefully pour the chilled pineapple juice, ginger ale, and cranberry juice cocktail into the bowl or dispenser. Pour slowly to minimize fizzing.
  4. Add the Pink Lemonade Concentrate: Add the thawed pink lemonade concentrate.
  5. Stir Gently: Gently stir all ingredients until well combined. Avoid over-stirring to preserve the ginger ale’s fizz.
  6. Scoop the Sherbet: Gently scoop the raspberry sherbet into the punch in large scoops or smaller dollops.
  7. Let it Melt Slightly: Allow the sherbet to melt slightly into the punch, creating swirls of color and flavor. Do not stir completely.
  8. Add Ice (Optional): If serving immediately, add ice cubes or a large ice ring. Be mindful of dilution.
  9. Garnish with Fresh Fruit: Garnish with fresh raspberries and lemon slices.

Notes

  • Alcoholic Variation: Add a splash of vodka, rum, or champagne for an adult version.
  • Sherbet Flavors: Experiment with different sherbet flavors like strawberry, orange, or lime.
  • Sparkling Punch: Use sparkling cider or club soda instead of ginger ale for extra bubbles.
  • Fruit Juice Ice Cubes: Freeze fruit juice in ice cube trays to add extra flavor and prevent dilution.
  • Non-Dairy Version: Use non-dairy sherbet (sorbet) and a non-dairy milk alternative (almond milk, coconut milk).
  • Make Ahead: Prepare the punch base (without sherbet and garnishes) up to 24 hours in advance. Store in the refrigerator. Add sherbet and garnishes just before serving.
  • Adjust Sweetness: Add lemon or lime juice if too sweet; simple syrup or honey if not sweet enough.

Find it online: https://anasrecipes.com/valentine-party-punch/