So this, my friends, is the Best Party Punch... Ever. In all honesty, I posted this punch here a few years ago, but it's so good that it deserved to be posted again with new pictures. I made this punch for the baby sprinkle I hosted this past Saturday and pretty much everyone that had it came up to me and asked me for the recipe. I made this a few years ago for another baby shower I hosted. I did a search online for baby shower punch and ended up piecing together a few recipes that I liked. This one is fresh and fruity with the perfect amount of effervescence. It's also easy to make which is always a huge plus for me when it comes to parties...
Here is what you need and what to do (makes about a gallon):
1 cup frozen concentrated lemonade (thawed)
6 oz frozen concentrated orange juice (thawed)
2 cups cranberry juice
3 cups water
1/4 cup super fine sugar
2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled
Freshly sliced lemons and oranges
Ice
Add the lemonade, orange juice, cranberry juice, water and sugar to a container that has a lid. Stir until all of the sugar is dissolved. Cover and chill the mixture for 1-2 hours. When you are ready to serve the punch, add the mixture to a drink server along with the soda, ice, lemons and oranges. Stir and enjoy!
** If you are hosting a party where alcohol is appropriate, then a few splashes of vodka would be really good!!
Images by me
This sounds and looks delicious. I will PIN this one for sure. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThis looks sooo refreshing!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Sounds delicious.
ReplyDeleteI'M SOOOO TRYING THIS.
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I'm officially thirsty and this punch looks and sounds amazing.
ReplyDeleteOh, this looks sooooo refreshing!!! Great for any kind of party!
ReplyDeletexo Elizabeth
Oh this punch looks absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteI seem to forget how good punch can be. This sounds perfect!
ReplyDeleteThe color is unbelievably stunning! It makes me smile and I haven't even had any!!!!
ReplyDeleteGood work, posts like this that keep me coming back and checking this blog regularly, thanks for the writeup!
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This sounds so refreshing, and it looks pretty too!
ReplyDeleteRunway Chef
Is that 2 one-liter or 2 two-liter bottles of soda? Thanks for the clarification.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the confusion! One 2-liter bottle is good. They soda is usually sold that way. Two 1-liter bottles would work as well.
DeleteI love this idea. The pink lemonade almost looks to pretty to drink. ; )
ReplyDeleteHow many does this serve?
ReplyDeleteOne batch can serve a party of about 15 - 20 people depending on the size of the cups...
DeleteMaking this for a bridal shower in a few weeks! Looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteif I double the recipe, how many oranges and lemons would i need? and how much ice to add so it doesn't get watered down?
ReplyDeleteDid you double the recipe? Curious how many oranges and lemons you used. How much ice did you use?
DeleteYou can use 1 or 2 oranges and the same amount of lemons. They slightly flavor the punch and are used as a garnish. Use just enough ice to make it cold - maybe 2 cups or so.
DeleteI saw this on Pinterest (wasn't attributed to you, so I had to Google it to find you, and I have pinned directly from your page so it's right, gosh-darn-it), and the picture was so lovely! I am planning to make it this summer for the porch fellowship we have every Sunday after church, when my turn comes up. Gorgeous and tasty alternative to dry-mix lemonade and Crystal Light tea. And next spring when I'm hosting a bridal shower for my daughter.... Thanks, Tiffany!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to take this to a friends house, how much does it make ? a gallon ?
ReplyDeleteCurious, how much it makes? should I use a gallon container?
ReplyDeleteYes you should! It makes about a gallon.
DeleteI love your beverage dispenser! Can you share where you bought it? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's from Target.
DeleteThanks! :)
DeleteDo you think you could substitute Splenda for the sugar?
ReplyDeleteTried and delicious!! Everyone loved it. I didn't add the sugar or any sweetener.
ReplyDeleteDo you use 100% cranberry juice or a cran juice with added sugar? I ask because I know cran juice on its own can be pretty tart and just wanted to be sure. Thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteI just used the regular cranberry juice for this recipe. You can certainly use the 100% cranberry juice and adjust the amount of sugar if needed.
DeleteAnd when It says frozen concentrate thawed-- that means you aren't adding any water to it to actually make a lemonade? You are solely adding just the concentrate?
ReplyDeleteJust the concentrate! No water needed.
DeleteI made this for a bridal shower that I hosted today. It was amazing. Everyone that drank some complimented. Thank you for sharing. This will be my go to punch!
ReplyDeleteHow much vodka should I add?
ReplyDeleteAs much or as little as you want!
DeleteHas anyone tried adding Champagne or Sparkling wine to this punch? What do you think?
ReplyDeleteHas anyone ever tried using fruit punch or any other type of juice besides cranberry? I only ask because I've already got the Simply Fruit Punch on hand, and I'd rather not buy another juice. But I also don't want to mess up the flavor!
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