27 Refreshing Summer Punch Recipes to Keep Your Party Cool

When you want a dependable set of recipes without searching through dozens of pages, this collection brings the ideas together in one place. The recipes are arranged in a new order, and each entry includes ingredients and step-by-step instructions so you can choose what fits your kitchen and schedule.

1. Blueberry Sangria Lemonade

Blueberry Sangria Lemonade is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh blueberries
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup lemonade
• 2 tablespoons honey or simple syrup
• 2 cups sparkling water or club soda, chilled
• Ice
• Lemon slices and extra blueberries for garnish

Instructions

1. 1. In a pitcher, muddle half of the blueberries gently to release juices.
2. 2. Add lemon juice, wine, lemonade, and honey; stir until sweetener dissolves.
3. 3. Top with sparkling water; add remaining blueberries and lemon slices.
4. 4. Serve over ice.

2. Fruit Punch

The BEST Fruit Punch Recipe is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Total: PT5M · Yield: [’32’, ’32 servings (2 gallons)’]

Fruit Punch Recipe: Made with Sprite (or lemon-lime soda), pineapple juice, kool-aid, sugar, and water! So simple and easy and one of the best punch recipes there is!

Ingredients

• 1 package each Kool-Aid mix: Orange, Lemon, Cherry and Strawberry
• 1 gallon water
• 3.5 cups sugar (super fine if possible, but not necessary)
• 46 ounce can of pineapple juice
• 2 liter bottle of lemon-lime soda

Instructions

1. Mix together all ingredients EXCEPT lemon-lime soda.
2. Right before serving, add in the lemon-lime soda and stir.
3. Serve chilled or over ice.

3. Rainbow Sherbet Punch

Rainbow Sherbet Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Cook: PT2M · Yield: [’12’]

A 2-ingredient colorful and delicious punch perfect for parties, holidays and celebrations!

Ingredients

• 2 liters chilled lemon lime soda
• 1.5 quarts rainbow sherbet
• Fresh raspberries and lemon slices (for garnish (optional))

Instructions

1. Drop scoops of frozen rainbow sherbet into glass.
2. Fill glass with lemon lime soda.
3. Serve punch with fresh raspberries and lemon slices (optional).

4. Strawberry Smash

Strawberry Smash Recipe is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Total: PT5M · Yield: [‘4’, ‘4 servings’]

This summer cocktail is brilliantly easy to make, combining strawberry, rose, honey, and coriander for delicious, light results. This strawberry smash is at once delicate and vibrant, with subtle floral notes.

Ingredients

• 2 cups strawberries ((hulled and chopped coarsely))
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
• 1/4 cup rose petals ((loosely packed))
• 1 teaspoon rose water ((optional))
• 1 lime ((halved cross-wise))
• 2 cups rosé wine
• sparkling water ((to serve))
• ice ((to serve))

Instructions

1. In a quart-sized jar, muddle the strawberries, honey, coriander, rose petals, and rose water (if using) together with lime until the fruit releases its juices. Then pour in the rosé a little bit at a time, continuing to muddle the fruit and herbs with the wine until well-combined. Strain the smash into a small pitcher.
2. Fill 4 tumblers with ice, pour the strawberry smash evenly into the glasses, adding sparkling water as needed to serve.

5. Bacardi Rum Punch

Bacardi Rum Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Total: PT5M · Yield: [‘1’, ‘1 Serve’]

Bacardi Rum Punch is an inexpensive way of taking a much-needed vacation. This Rum Punch recipe with Bacardi rum is loaded with orange nectar, sun-soaked pineapples, and the smoothness of Barcardi, cherish the escape into the tropics- even if just for a moment.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Bacardi Rum (Your choice of Bacardi Rum (Superior, Spiced, Black Rum…etc))
• 1 oz Orange Juice (Note)
• 1 oz Cranberry Juice (Note)
• 2 oz Pineapple Juice (Note)
• 1 tsp Lime Juice (Note)
• 1 tbsp Demerara Syrup (or Agave, Grenadine)

Instructions

1. Add ice to a cocktail shaker or mason jar. Combine Bacardi rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, demerara syrup, and lime juice. Make sure the lid is closed and shake well.
2. Put fresh ice in a drinking glass. Place the glass on the counter and strain rum punch into it. A slice of orange and an umbrella (optional) may be garnished on top of the rum punch.😘

6. Sparkling Raspberry Limeade

Sparkling Raspberry Limeade is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Cook: PT1M · Total: PT10M · Yield: [‘6’, ‘6 servings’]

A refreshing raspberry limeade drink with only 4 ingredients.

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups fresh raspberries
• 4 cups lime flavored sparkling water
• Lime slices (, raspberries and mint for garnish (optional))

Instructions

1. In a pitcher, combine the lime juice and sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Place a small sieve on top of the opening of the pitcher, and in batches, press the raspberries through the sieve with a spoon. Discard the remaining raspberry pulp and seeds.
2. Add the sparkling water to the pitcher and stir everything together. Add the lime slices, raspberries and mint sprigs to the pitcher (optional). Chill until ready to serve.

7. Malibu Rum Punch

Malibu Rum Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT2M · Total: PT2M · Yield: [‘1’]

Malibu Rum Punch is a refreshing & flavorful cocktail made with a blend of coconut rum & fruit juice. It is perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

• 2 oz Malibu coconut rum
• .5 oz cranberry juice
• .5 oz orange juice
• .5 oz pineapple juice
• .5 oz mango nectar
• 24 oz Malibu coconut rum
• 6 oz cranberry juice
• 6 oz orange juice
• 6 oz pineapple juice
• 6 oz mango nectar

Instructions

1. Combine the ingredients in a pitcher or cocktail shaker.
2. Pour over ice.

8. Festive Fruit Punch

Easy Festive Fruit Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Cook: PT5M · Total: PT10M · Yield: [’16’]

This Festive Fruit Punch is easy to make and super versatile. Perfect for all your holiday entertaining!

Ingredients

• 5 cups (1200ml) cranberry juice
• 2 cups (480ml) pineapple juice
• 2 cups (480ml) ginger beer
• 25 ounces (750ml) sparkling apple cider
• 2 oranges (sliced)
• 2 lemons (sliced)
• 1 cup (100g) whole cranberries
• 5 cups (1200ml) cranberry juice
• 2 cups (480ml) pineapple juice
• 2 cups (480ml) ginger beer
• 25 ounces (750ml) dry white wine
• 1 cup (240ml) dark rum
• 2 oranges (sliced)
• 2 lemons (sliced)
• 1 cup (100g) whole cranberries

Instructions Family friendly version

1. Slice oranges and lemons and set aside.
2. Combine cranberry juice, pineapple juice, ginger beer, apple cider in a large beverage dispenser or punch bowl. Stir to mix well.
3. Add cranberries and fruit slices and stir.
4. Serve over ice.

Grown up version

1. Slice oranges and lemons and set aside.
2. Combine cranberry juice, pineapple juice, ginger beer, white wine, and rum in a large beverage dispenser or punch bowl. Stir to mix well.
3. Add cranberries and fruit slices and stir.
4. Serve over ice.

9. Slush Punch

World’s Greatest Slush Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT15M · Yield: [’20’]

The best party punch you will ever have!! Great for showers, holidays and all kinds of celebrations. Kid-friendly and SO addicting!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 6 cups water
• 3 ounce package strawberry flavored Jell-O mix
• 3 ounce package cherry flavored Jell-O mix
• 48 ounces pineapple juice
• 2/3 cup lemon juice
• 32 ounces orange juice
• 4 2 liter bottles lemon-lime flavored soda

Instructions

1. Bring the sugar, water, and Jell-O to a boil in a large stockpot.
2. Boil for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Mix in the pineapple juice, lemon juice, and orange juice.
4. Allow mixture to cool.
5. Divide mixture into 2 gallon ziplock bags and freeze by laying bags flat in a baking pan.
6. Let the frozen punch bag thaw for 1-2 hours before serving. It should soften enough to break into chunks easily.
7. Combine the contents of 1 ziplock bag of the slush punch with 2 bottles of the lemon-lime soda in a punch bowl.
8. Stir until it reaches a slush-consistency.
9. Repeat the same steps with the second bag.

10. Shirley Temple Party Punch

Shirley Temple Party Punch Recipe is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Total: PT5M · Yield: [’23’, ’23 cups (not including the ice cubes)’]

The classic Shirley Temple drink gets a little makeover and multiplied into an easy and delicious party punch recipe. Great for the holidays, summer, or anytime you’re hosting a crowd.

Ingredients

• 6 cups Ice cubes
• 32 maraschino cherries (, stems removed)
• 12 ounce bottle grenadine
• 6 cups orange juice (no pulp) (, chilled)
• 2 liter bottle lemon-lime soda (, chilled)
• 2 liter bottle ginger ale (, chilled)

Instructions

1. Drop 1 maraschino cherry into each slot of 2 ice cube trays, then fill with water. Freeze.
2. Add the ice to a punch bowl.
3. Pour the grenadine over ice.
4. Pour the orange juice, lemon-lime soda, and ginger ale on top.
5. Give it a gentle stir to combine.
6. Garnish with just a few orange slices and maraschino cherries.
7. Ladle into glasses or cups and enjoy!

11. Sparkling Strawberry Punch

📋Sparkling Strawberry Party Punch Recipe is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Total: PT5M · Yield: [’20’, ’20 people’]

This simple and refreshing non- alcoholic punch, with Gingerale and frozen strawberries is easy, quick, only 4 ingredients. It’s kid friendly and perfect for family BBQ’s, baby showers and birthday parties and loved by children and adults alike! It’s also WW friendly !

Ingredients

• 1/2 -2 litre bottle of sparkling water (lemon/lime flavour)
• 1 -2 litre bottle of Ginge rale
• 1 -295 ml container of 5 Alive juice
• 1 – 600 g package of frozen sliced strawberries

Instructions

1. Add frozen concentrated Five Alive juice first (do not dilute).
2. Add sparkling water and ginger ale and stir to dissolve the frozen juice.
3. Add strawberries last (as they serve as the ice) and serve.
4. Make ice pops with leftovers, if desired

12. Patriotic Punch

Patriotic Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Total: PT5M · Yield: [‘1’, ‘1 glass’]

This family friendly patriotic punch is a sweet, fun, and colorful layered drink to celebrate the holidays with!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Cran-raspberry juice
• 1/2 cup Gatorade Frost
• 1/2 cup Powerade Zero Mixed Berry (it needs to be the zero to work with the density of sugar content)
• 1 cup ice cubes

Instructions

1. Pour the Cran-Raspberry into your cup. Add the ice.
2. Hold a spoon upside-down over the ice and pour your white Gatorade slowly, then the blue. As the ice shifts it may start to mix.

13. Hunch Punch

Hunch Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Yield: [‘1’]

Ingredients

• 1 oz Fruit Punch (multiply amount by how many drinks you want to make for large batch of punch)
• 1 oz Sprite or lemon-lime soda (multiply amount by how many drinks you want to make for large batch of punch)
• .5 oz Orange Juice (multiply amount by how many drinks you want to make for large batch of punch)
• 2 oz Vodka (multiply amount by how many drinks you want to make for large batch of punch)
• .5 oz Pineapple juice (multiply amount by how many drinks you want to make for large batch of punch)
• Lemon or orange wedge or cherries ((optional garnish))
• Ice

Instructions

1. Start out by making sure you have gathered up everything you need: Ingredients and supplies.
2. Decide if you are making a single cocktail or a large batch punch.Note: if making a large batch punch, multiply the ingredient amounts below by the number of drinks you want. Use a punch bowl to mix it in instead of a cocktail shaker.
3. Fill your glass up with ice. Add a few ice cubes to your cocktail shaker as well.
4. Grab your fruit punch. Measure out 1 oz of fruit punch with your jigger and pour it into your glass.
5. Grab your sprite. Measure out 1 oz of sprite with your jigger and pour it into your glass.
6. Grab your orange juice. Measure out .5 oz of orange juice with your jigger and pour it into your glass.
7. Grab your vodka. Measure out 2 oz of vodka with your jigger and pour it into your glass.
8. Grab your pineapple juice. Measure out .5 oz of pineapple juice with your jigger and pour it into your glass.
9. Now toss everything from your glass into your shaker and then back into your glass. This will get all your ingredients mixed up.
10. If you want to add a garnish, now is the time. Pop three cherries on a cocktail pick and stick it into your glass. Or cut a slice of lemon or orange and place it on the rim of the glass.

14. Classic Primm’s Cup

Easy Classic Pimm’s Cup Recipe is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Total: PT5M · Yield: [‘2’, ‘2 cocktails’]

This classic and easy Pimm’s Cup is a seriously refreshing cocktail that combines the gin-based fruit liqueur Pimm’s with lemon soda and fresh fruit.

Ingredients

• 4 ounces Pimm’s
• 1 ounce lemon juice
• 6 ounce or 3/4 cup Sprite
• Sliced cucumbers and strawberries

Instructions

1. Add the Pimm’s to a mixing glass.
2. Followed by the lemon juice.
3. Add in the Sprite or sparkling lemonade.
4. Pour into a glass with ice and sliced strawberries and cucumbers.

15. Strawberry Lemonade

Strawberry Lemonade is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Cook: PT5M · Total: PT10M · Yield: [‘6’]

This homemade strawberry lemonade is a simple yet refreshing combination of fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar. The ultimate summer time drink!

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• 7 cups water (divided use)
• 1 cup sugar (or more to taste)
• 2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
• sliced strawberries, lemons and mint sprigs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine the sugar with 2 cups of water. Microwave for 2 minutes or heat on the stove until very hot. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
2. Place the strawberries in a blender with 1 cup of the water. Blend until smooth. 
3. Combine the strawberry puree, sugar water mixture, lemon juice and remaining 4 cups of water in a pitcher.
4. Stir thoroughly then chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, stir in sliced strawberries, lemon and mint sprigs if desired.

16. Strawberry Limeade

Strawberry Limeade is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Cook: PT5M · Total: PT15M · Yield: [‘9’, ‘9 8-ounce servings’]

Make a batch of homemade strawberry limeade today. Refreshing, sweet, and tart, it’s made from scratch with fresh strawberries and limes!

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 6 cups water (divided)
• 1 quart fresh strawberries (hulled)
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (juice from about 8 limes)

Instructions

1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Stir until sugar is completely dissolved – this should take about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
2. In a blender, add your hulled strawberries and 1 cup of water. Cover and blend until smooth. Optionally, pour strawberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove any seeds and lumps.
3. Add strawberry mixture to a pitcher along with simple syrup, lime juice, and remaining 4 cups of water. Stir until incorporated.
4. Refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice and enjoy.

17. White Wine Summer Sangria Spritzer

White Wine Summer Sangria Spritzer is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Total: PT10M · Yield: [‘6’, ‘6 glasses’]

A light and refreshing white wine Sangria.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle dry white wine (cold (I used Sauvignon Blanc))
• 2 medium peaches (organic, peeled)
• ½ cup cherries (pitted, cut into pieces)
• 4 oz Citroen vodka (or lemon flavored vodka)
• 12 oz lemon-lime soda (natural, cold (or soda water for less sugar/sweetness))
• 6 cherries (fresh, whole cherries, with stems)

Instructions

1. Cut the peaches into nibble sized pieces, place in a bowl and add the chopped cherries. Pour enough white wine over into the bowl to cover the fruit.
2. Add the vodka, cover and refrigerate for one to two hours.
3. In a sangria jug, place the macerated fruit, the remaining white wine, and the lemon lime soda. Stir gently (the cherries will give the sangria/spritzer a lovely pink tint).
4. Pour into glasses and adorn the rim of each glass with a cherry (cut a slit in the bottom of each cherry and push onto the rim of the glass).

18. Papaya Rum Punch

Papaya Rum Punch Cocktail is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Total: PT10M · Yield: [‘1’, ‘1 cocktail’]

This fruity papaya rum punch cocktail is the best tropical summer cocktail. Made with fresh papaya, orange juice, triple sec and rum. Topped off with club soda for a bit of fizz.

Ingredients

• 2 oz papaya juice (about ½ cup of papaya chunks)
• 1 oz white rum
• 1 oz orange juice, freshly squeezed
• ½ oz triple sec
• ¼ oz simple syrup
• 2 oz club soda

Instructions

1. If making your own papaya juice, pass the fresh papaya chunks through a juicer to extract the juice.
2. Add the papaya juice, rum, orange juice, triple sec and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake well for 10 to 15 seconds until the outside of the cocktail shaker is frosted.
3. Strain and pour into a prepared cocktail glass filled with fresh ice. Top with club soda. Enjoy responsibly!

19. Mimosa Punch

Holiday Mimosa Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Total: PT5M · Yield: [‘6’]

Mimosa punch is so easy to make and perfect for any brunch or holiday occasion! Champagne, pineapple, orange and grenadine come together for a really tasty drink!

Ingredients

• 1 Bottles champagne or sparkling wine
• 3 Cups Pineapple juice
• 2 Cups Orange Juice
• 1/4 Cup Grenadine
• OPTIONAL Orange and maraschino cherries for garnish if desired

Instructions

1. Mix together the pineapple juice, orange juice, and grenadine in a pitcher.
2. Fill champagne flutes halfway with juice mixture, then fill up with champagne.
3. Serve immediately, or chill the juice mixture in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Garnish with cherries and oranges if desired.

20. Pink Rose Grapefruit Sangria

Rosé Grapefruit Sangria is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Total: PT5M · Yield: [‘6’, ‘6 glasses’]

This grapefruit sangria is my favorite recipe for pink rosé sangria; it’s refreshing, crisp, and bursting with fruit flavor! It hits the perfect balance of tart and sweet, and it’s perfect for warm days.

Ingredients

• 1 bottle dry rose wine
• 3 ounces Giffard Grapefruit Liqueur
• 2 ounces Aperol
• 2 ounces simple syrup
• Juice from 1 grapefruit
• 2 cups sliced strawberries
• 2 peaches cut into wedges
• 1 grapefruit thinly sliced and halved

Instructions

1. Start by adding chilled rosé to a pitcher filled with ice.
2. Then add in the grapefruit juice, the liqueurs, and simple syrup.
3. Next add in the fruit and stir. Chill 1 hour or serve immediately.
4. Garnish with more fruit and mint.

21. Sparkling Bourbon Peach Punch

Sparkling Bourbon Peach Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Total: PT70M · Yield: [‘6’]

This sparkling bourbon peach punch features sweet bourbon mixed with ginger beer and a bounty of fresh fruit including peaches and pomegranate. It’s a refreshing cooler that’s ideal for a hot summer afternoon, a sophisticated evening party or special brunch.

Ingredients

• 5 lemons (one for garnish)
• 2 cups ginger beer
• 1 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
• 2/3 cup sugar cane syrup (Or less to taste)
• 2 cups cold water
• 3 peaches (fresh sliced)

Instructions

1. Roll four lemons on the counter top with your palm to help release the juices from the lemons.  Cut each lemon in half and squeeze the lemon juice through a strainer into a bowl.
2. Cut the peaches into thin slices and remove any mushy flesh or threads from around the pit. (Sprinkle lemon juice on the peach slices to prevent them from turning brown if you’re doing  this step in advance).
3. Slice the remaining lemon in rings (removing any seeds) and add in a pitcher with the peaches.
4. Pour in the lemon juice, the syrup (to add a hint of sweetness.), ginger beer, bourbon and water. Mix lightly with a long spoon.
5. Refrigerate for at least one hour or until well chilled.
6. Add pomegranate seeds and ice-cubes to the pitcher. Stir lightly and serve

22. Bacardi Rum Punch

Bacardi Rum Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT3M · Total: PT3M · Yield: [‘1’, ‘1 serving’]

This Rum Punch recipe with Bacardi rum is delicious and refreshing! You will feel like you are relaxing on a Caribbean beach with this tropical cocktail.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Bacardi rum (Bacardi Superior, Bacardi Black Rum, Bacardi Spiced Rum)
• 1.5 oz pineapple juice
• 1 oz orange juice
• ½ oz cranberry juice
• 1 tbsp grenadine
• 1 tsp lime juice
• 1 garnish Orange slice and cherry (maraschino, Luxardo or amarena)

Instructions

1. Fill a cocktail shaker or mason jar with ice.
2. Pour in Bacardi rum, pineapple juice, orange juice, cranberry juice, grenadine and lime juice.
3. Close lid and shake well.
4. Fill rocks glass or glass of choice with fresh ice.
5. Strain rum punch into the glass.
6. Garnish with orange slice and cherry.

23. Orange Sherbet Punch

Orange Sherbet Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT10M · Total: PT10M · Yield: [’12’, ’12 servings’]

This 3 ingredient Orange Sherbet Punch is perfect for all your upcoming holiday parties. Whip up a batch and watch it disappear. All you need is orange sherbet, lemon lime soda and orange juice.

Ingredients

• 2 liter bottle lemon lime soda, chilled
• 2 cups orange juice
• 1/2 gallon orange sherbet
• 1 cup lemon lime soda
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 scoop orange sherbet

Instructions

1. For large batch serving: Add lemon lime soda and orange juice to a large punch bowl. Stir very gently. Scoop sherbet into the punch and allow to sit for 3 minutes before serving.
2. For single serving: Pour lemon lime soda and orange juice into a glass. Gently swirl. Add a scoop of orange sherbet.

24. Shirley Temple Punch

Shirley Temple Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Total: PT5M · Yield: [’18’]

Sweet, fizzy, and fruity, this Shirley Temple punch will make you feel like you’re reliving your childhood. This punch is perfect for children’s birthday parties, backyard get-togethers, school activities, youth groups, and even adult parties if you feel like having a non-alcoholic party punch option.

Ingredients

• 6 cups ice cubes
• 8 cups orange juice
• 8 cups 7-UP (or any brand lemon-lime soda)
• 2 cups grenadine
• maraschino cherries (to garnish)

Instructions

1. Add the ice to a punch bowl or dispenser.
2. Pour the orange juice and 7UP over the ice.
3. Add the grenadine and give it a gentle mix.
4. Serve with maraschino cherries as a garnish.

25. Pirates Punch

Pirates Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Ingredients

• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 2 cups ginger ale
• 1/4 cup grenadine
• 1/2 cup dark rum (optional)
• Ice
• Pineapple chunks and maraschino cherries for garnish

Instructions

1. 1. In a large punch bowl, combine pineapple juice, orange juice, lime juice, and grenadine.
2. 2. Add rum if using; stir to combine.
3. 3. Add ice and top with ginger ale; stir gently to mix.
4. 4. Garnish with pineapple chunks and cherries; serve chilled.

26. Firecracker Punch

Firecracker Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT15M · Total: PT15M · Yield: [‘6’, ‘6 cups (may be multiplied using same ingredient proportions)’]

Firecracker Punch is a fruity punch with a bang thanks to cinnamon imperial candies. Instructions to spike the punch for adult-only enjoyment. Have all ingredients pre-chilled for fast assembly and serving.  Recipe can be multiplied keeping the proportions the same.

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cherry Cider (, naturally-flavored*)
• 1 cup Peach Nectar (, naturally-flavored*)
• ½ cup Lime Juice (, freshly squeezed (approximately 4 limes)+)
• 12 ounces Ginger Ale ((1 can), chilled)
• 50 Baking Cinnamon Imperials** ((about ¾ of a bottle; found with the baking supplies))
• OPTIONAL: Lemon-Infused Vodka

Instructions

1. Combine the juice and cinnamon imperials. Stir until the imperials have fully dissolved.
2. Add the Ginger Ale before serving.

27. Rainbow Sherbet Punch

Rainbow Sherbet Punch is a practical addition to this collection, with a straightforward method and adaptable serving options.

Recipe details: Prep: PT5M · Cook: PT1M · Yield: [’10’]

This colorful Rainbow Punch is quick and easy with just 4 ingredients

Ingredients

• 6 cups (1.42L) raspberry ginger ale
• ¼ cup (59ml) pineapple juice (increase to ½ cup, if desired)
• 1 cup (210g) pineapple (diced or rings)
• 1 cup (123g) raspberries
• 2 cups (300g) rainbow sherbet (scooped into balls)

Instructions

1. If you want to get nice round balls of sherbet, scoop sherbet with an ice cream scoop onto a parchment lined tray and place in freezer for at least 30 minutes.
2. Mix raspberry ginger ale and pineapple juice in a punch bowl.
3. Add in the fruit, followed by the sherbet.
4. Scoop into glasses and serve.

Save this collection for the next time you need practical meal inspiration. Start with the recipe that best matches your ingredients, then return to try the others throughout the week.