This refreshing and fruity Christmas Punch has been a festive favorite at holiday gatherings for decades. Combining the bright tang of lemonade with the sweet burst of strawberries and the fizzy kick of ginger ale, it's a cheerful and easy-to-make beverage that keeps spirits high. Its icy chill and vibrant flavor make it ideal for both kids and adults, bringing joy to parties and family get-togethers.
Ingredients
- 18 coz frozen lemonade concentrate
- 1 pkg frozen strawberries (thawed)
- 1 qt ginger ale
- Ice (as needed)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Lemonade
- Dilute the lemonade concentrate according to the directions on the can. Pour the prepared lemonade into a large punch bowl.
Step 2: Add Fruit
- Stir in the thawed strawberries.
Step 3: Chill and Serve
- Just before serving, add the ginger ale and ice.
- Stir gently to combine. Serve immediately.
Tips
- Add fresh orange slices for extra color and citrus flavor.
- Substitute half the ginger ale with sparkling water for a less-sweet punch.
- Mix in frozen raspberries or blueberries instead of strawberries.
- Replace lemonade concentrate with limeade for a tangier version.
- Add fresh mint leaves for aroma and garnish.
- Chill all ingredients beforehand to reduce the need for ice.
- Turn it into a slush punch by freezing part of the mixture overnight.
- For a richer red color, stir in a small amount of cranberry juice.
- For adults, offer optional spirits on the side (rum or vodka).
- Freeze strawberries in ice cube trays to prevent dilution.
Transcription of the Original Recipe
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CHRISTMAS PUNCH 3 cans (6-oz. size) 1 pkg. frozen strawberries frozen lemonade 1 quart ginger ale concentrate Ice Dilute the lemonade concentrate according to directions on the can and pour into punch bowl. Stir in thawed strawberries. Just before serving add ginger ale and ice. This makes 1 1/2 gallons of punch. CHOCOLATE SURPRISES 1 pkg. (6 oz.) semi- 1/4 cup cocoa or ground sweet chocolate chocolate Salvaged Recipes
From Transcription to Instructions
Hi from the Salvaged Recipes kitchen, the original directions are short and to the point: dilute the lemonade, pour into a punch bowl, stir in thawed strawberries, and add ginger ale and ice just before serving. Our instructions simply lay that out in tidy steps so you can follow along, and they make the finishing moves explicit: add the ginger ale and ice right before serving, stir gently to combine, and serve immediately. We kept the method the same, we just spelled the order out so nothing sneaks in at the wrong time.
Nutrition
Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 24gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg
