Description
A festive and fun Grinch Christmas Punch perfect for holiday parties! Vibrant green, easy to make, and customizable for kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12 ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
- 46 ounces pineapple juice, chilled
- 2 liters ginger ale, chilled
- 6 cups ice cubes
- Green food coloring (optional, for a more vibrant green)
- Red sanding sugar, for rimming the glasses (optional)
- Lime wedges, for garnish (optional)
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish (optional)
- Optional: Vodka or white rum (for an adult version)
Instructions
- Combine Limeade and Pineapple Juice: In a large punch bowl or pitcher, pour in the thawed limeade concentrate and the chilled pineapple juice.
- Stir Well: Use a large spoon or whisk to thoroughly combine the limeade and pineapple juice. Make sure the limeade concentrate is fully dissolved.
- Add Ginger Ale: Gently pour in the chilled ginger ale. Pour slowly to avoid excessive fizzing.
- Stir Gently: Use a large spoon to gently stir the mixture. Be careful not to over-stir, as this will cause the ginger ale to lose its carbonation.
- Add Ice: Add the ice cubes to the punch bowl or pitcher.
- Adjust Color (Optional): If you want a more vibrant green color, add a few drops of green food coloring. Start with a small amount and add more until you achieve your desired shade. Stir well to distribute the color evenly.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the punch and adjust the sweetness or tartness as needed. If it’s too tart, you can add a little more pineapple juice. If it’s too sweet, you can add a splash of lime juice or a little more ginger ale.
- Add Alcohol (Optional, for Adults Only): If you’re making an adult version of the punch, add vodka or white rum to the punch bowl. Start with about 1 cup of alcohol and taste. Add more to your preference, but remember to drink responsibly!
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and a maraschino cherry, if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Prepare a shallow dish: Pour a thin layer of water or lime juice into a shallow dish.
- Prepare a second shallow dish: Pour the red sanding sugar into another shallow dish.
- Dip the glass rims: Dip the rim of each glass into the water or lime juice, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Dip into the sugar: Immediately dip the wet rim into the red sanding sugar, rotating the glass to coat it completely.
- Let the rims dry: Allow the sugar-rimmed glasses to dry for a few minutes before filling them with the punch. This will help the sugar adhere better.
Notes
- Make it Ahead: You can prepare the limeade and pineapple juice mixture ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator. Just add the ginger ale and ice right before serving to maintain the fizz.
- Freeze it: For a slushier punch, freeze some of the pineapple juice in ice cube trays and use those instead of regular ice cubes. This will also help keep the punch cold without diluting it as much.
- Add Fruit: For extra flavor and visual appeal, add slices of lime, lemon, or pineapple to the punch bowl.
- Use Different Juices: Experiment with other juices, such as white grape juice or apple juice, to create different flavor combinations.
- Make it Sugar-Free: Use sugar-free limeade concentrate and diet ginger ale to make a sugar-free version of the punch.
- Spice it up: Add a pinch of ground ginger or a few drops of cinnamon extract for a warm, spicy flavor.
- Grinchy Garnishes: Get creative with your garnishes! You can use green gummy worms, green sprinkles, or even small Grinch-themed candies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes