If you’re looking for a quick and easy punch recipe that works for everything from holiday parties to summer picnics to business luncheons to bridal showers, THIS recipe is it!
In roughly 3 minutes, you can whip up a triple batch of this stuff, and everyone always loves it.
Every time I make this punch, I’m asked for the “recipe” which cracks me up because it’s just 2 ingredients — with a few optional extras to make it a little more festive!
My SO Simple Punch Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2-liter of cold lemon-lime soda (Sprite, 7-up, Sierra Mist, Starry — diet or regular)
- 48 oz. bottle of cold white grape juice
- Frozen fruit* or ice ring (optional)
* NOTE: I use frozen fruit so it keeps the punch cold for longer, and I usually try to coordinate the fruit with the “colors” for the event. For example, I’ll use cranberries and limes for Christmas, blueberries for a boy’s baby shower, and lemons for a summer picnic. The fruit doesn’t add much of a taste, it’s just for looks!
Instructions:
TO MAKE THE ICE RING: optional
If you want to make an ice ring (as opposed to just using frozen fruit) you’ll want to do that the night before.
- First, find a mold that could fit inside the container you will eventually use for the punch, otherwise, you won’t be able to get the ice ring into the container (yes, I learned this the hard way!!)
- Fill the mold 1/4 full with white grape juice, 1/4 with pop, and 1/4 with cranberries — leaving about 1/4 of the container empty with room for expansion when it freezes. You could use water, but I prefer using pop and juice so the punch doesn’t get watered down.
- Place on a flat surface in the freezer for several hours (overnight is best).
TO MAKE THE PUNCH:
- Pour pop and white grape juice into a large beverage server or a punch bowl.
- Add frozen cranberries, frozen lime slices, or ice ring (prepared the night before)
- Serve and enjoy!
This recipe is easily doubled or tripled to serve a crowd!
Simple Holiday Punch
If you’re looking for a quick and easy punch recipe that works for everything from holiday parties to summer picnics to business luncheons to bridal showers, THIS recipe is it!
Ingredients
- 2 liter lemon-lime soda
- 48 oz. White Grape Juice
- Frozen fruit or ice ring (optional)
Instructions
For the Optional Ice Mold:
- Find a mold that could fit inside the container you will eventually use for the punch, otherwise, you won’t be able to get the ice ring into the container (yes, I learned this the hard way!!)
- Fill the mold 1/4 full with white grape juice, 1/4 with pop, and 1/4 with cranberries — leaving about 1/4 of the container empty with room for expansion when it freezes. You could use water, but I prefer using pop and juice so the punch doesn’t get watered down.
- Place on a flat surface in the freezer for several hours (overnight is best).
For the Punch:
- Pour pop and white grape juice into a large beverage server or a punch bowl.
- Add frozen fruit or ice ring (prepared the night before)
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
I use frozen fruit so it keeps the punch cold for longer, and I usually try to coordinate the fruit with the “colors” for the event. For example, I’ll use cranberries and limes for Christmas, blueberries for a boy’s baby shower, and lemons for a summer picnic. The fruit doesn’t add much of a taste, it’s just for looks!
I use this recipe for 10-12 people. You'll want to double or triple it accordingly.
Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 154Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 24mgCarbohydrates 39gFiber 1gSugar 37gProtein 1g
Nutritional information is approximate and does not account for additional ingredients or added toppings.
See, I told you it was simple!
If you have leftovers, just pour it back into one of the juice bottles and drink it over the next 48 hours, before the fizz is totally gone.
Have you ever tried this punch before? If not, what is YOUR favorite punch recipe?
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Alana says
I quadrupled this recipe for our daughter’s wedding shower last night. People were standing in line for refills! Everyone was commenting on how refreshing and good it was! I added frozen green grapes (her wedding colors are shades of green and tan) and it was so pretty! Thanks for another delicious recipe!
Andrea says
yay — this makes me so happy! I’m thrilled this very easy and frugal punch recipe worked for your daughter’s wedding shower! thank you so much for sharing your success with me!
Deanna says
This punch sounds perfect for our wedding reception! Tested out another recipe and was not impressed, so I started searching online. Since our wedding is in three days, I was thrilled to find something so easy that will obviously taste delicious. Thank you!
Andrea says
oh wow — congrats on your (now) marriage, Deanna! Hope everyone loved the punch!
Fran says
Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year…❤️
Andrea says
Thanks so much, Fran!
Aimee says
I made this punch for my works open house holiday party. It was a huge it! I’m planning on making it for a baby shower later this month. Delicious!
Andrea says
yay — glad the punch went over well for your group! Isn’t is SO easy!?!
Putra says
Thanks Andrea – excellent clear instructions and helpful friendly individualized help! Best wishes!
Heather says
I was in need of a quick, easy punch recipe for a birthday party gathering this Saturday. Already have the Sprite and frozen fruit, just need the grape juice! Thank you so much!
Katherine says
How many people does your recipe serve?
Andrea says
I’m not 100% sure, but I think 1 batch would serve 10-15 people. I almost always make a double batch though 🙂
Roxann says
Has anyone ever used this recipe with champagne? If so, How much would I add?
Kim says
We make it for every event requiring punch! We call it Champagne Punch. We use ginger ale instead of clear soda. It is delicious and always a hit.
Sandy says
Please advised how many this serves..
I am in charge of punch for 45 people this weekend.
Thank you
Vikki says
This sounds really good. I’m looking for a way to make it orange colored (Tennessee Volunteers). Any suggestions?
Andrea says
I’d just use food coloring… and then put sliced oranges in the glass punch bowl.
Jennifer says
What about using orange soda instead of Sprite since it’s still citrus-y and orange! : )
Georgia says
How about using orange sherbet. This will give the orange color and a frothy appearance.
Sue says
Being a Southern Baptist, as my friend says, “we don’t drink with each other,” I call this our Baptist wine cooler! It is my favorite and I’ve never found anyone who doesn’t like it.
Ashley says
Great idea!
My friends family makes a punch similar, but they put a block of sherbert in the punch bowl and pour the soda and juice over it. Soooo yummy!
Dea says
What kind of sherbet and how much?
Sandy says
mmmm. We use this all the time. We don’t drink alcohol and it is our ‘mock champagne’. We use ginger ale and float whatever fruit is handy at the time. We serve it in beautiful cut glass pitchers to give it that ‘fancy’ look 🙂
Andrea says
Yes, this punch can look very “fancy” and sophisticated with just a few simple additions — which is just one more reason why I love it SO much!
Roxann says
Hi andrea…Have you ever used this with champagne?
Sue says
Can you tell me the name of the beverage dispenser ??I have always liked these dispenser’s but everyone that I have owned has leaked..
thanks!
Sue in NJ
Andrea says
Sue, I actually borrowed those beverage dispensers, but I’m pretty sure they were from Bed Bath and Beyond.
Fiona says
I’ve never tried this punch, and I’m delighted to see it is non-alcoholic. Thank you so much for this idea Andrea. I’ll be giving it a try!
Heather @ Work At Home Market says
My mom always made a strawberry punch growing up: strawberry daiquiri syrup & 7 UP. For extra fun occasions, she would add vanilla ice cream and let it melt into the punch. It was always a hit!
Jennifer says
This is so funny because we just had a shower last weekend and used the same punch. We like white grape juice and Vernor’s ginger ale the best. We froze purple grapes in the ice ring for ours.
MelissaPete says
I love the fruit ring! We use 7-up or Sprite or some clear bubbly liquid and add it to any fruit juice to make a bubbly drink. We love fruit and berry punch varieties and also lemonades. If the directions call for 3 cans of water, we do 2 waters and 1 soda. You can add extra soda so it’s not so precise. People go ga-ga over our beverages, but you are right, it’s SO simple!
Andrea says
Thanks Melissa! In my opinion — any type of juice with a little pop/soda added is just SO refreshing! I’ve never thought about adding one can of soda along with the 2 cans of water though. I suppose it’s a little less sugary that way, but still with some kick. Thanks for the great idea!