This kid-friendly red party punch is great for birthday parties, showers, and holidays. We love making it at Christmastime because of its festive red color. See the recipe notes for variations and suggestions for serving it as a mixed drink with champagne.
2packetsstrawberry Kool-Aid unsweetened drink mix0.13 oz. each
4cupswater
46oz.pineapple juice not from concentrate1 large can
2litersginger ale
1quartlime sherbet frozen dessertsoftened
Instructions
In a large punch bowl, combine the sugar and powdered drink mix. Add the water and stir until the sugar is dissolved and the punch base is consistently bright red.
Stir in the pineapple juice. Add in half of the ginger ale. Stir briefly.
Place scoops of sherbet on top of the punch. Pour the remaining ginger ale over the sherbet. Give the mixture a brief stir and let the sherbet foam rise naturally.
Serve this sweet dessert punch in small 4 oz. punch cups, topped with some of the frothy foam.
Notes
Variations:Any flavor of Kool-Aid can be used, but I think strawberry tastes best and gives the brightest red hue. Cherry would also make a fine red punch.Swap the lime sherbet for pineapple or orange - your choice! Lime is pretty for Christmas, but all flavors seem to dissolve into a pink foamy head on top of the punch.The foam will dissipate as you dip servings from the punch bowl. Expect this. It's just the nature of sherbet-topped punch.This recipe doubles well to serve 50 people.Swap the ginger ale for an equal amount of champagne or prosecco for a toast-worthy New Year's Eve drink.