Orange Blossom Punch
📜 Collection: UK4 | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Beverages A bright and fruity party punch featuring a refreshing blend of citrus juices and ginger ale, topped with creamy sherbet. Perfect for celebrations and large gatherings.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 mins | 0 mins | None | 5 quarts (40-50 servings) |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Large punch bowl
- Ladle
- Ice cream scoop
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ½ qts (6 cups) | Orange Juice | chilled |
| 1 cup | Lemon Juice | chilled |
| ⅓ cup | Cherry Juice | from a jar of maraschino cherries, chilled |
| ½ cup | Sugar | none |
| 1 (2-liter) bottle | Ginger Ale | chilled |
| 2 qts | Sherbet | orange or lemon |
Instructions
Step 1: Mix Base
- In a large punch bowl, combine the 1 ½ qts (6 cups) orange juice, 1 cup lemon juice, ⅓ cup cherry juice, and ½ cup sugar.
Step 2: Dissolve
- Stir well until the sugar is completely dissolved and incorporated into the juices.
Step 3: Fizz and Float
- Just before you are ready to serve, gently pour in the chilled 1 (2-liter) bottle ginger ale for a lively fizz.
Step 4: Serve
- Add large scoops of the orange or lemon 2 qts sherbet to the punch bowl until creamy and frothy, then serve immediately while cold and fizzy.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Combine the juices and sugar ahead of time and chill; add the ginger ale and sherbet just before serving for optimal fizz and texture.
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