The holidays are all about special memories, food, and drinks, and this Grinch Punch is a fast and easy way to make a delicious punch that is sure to delight both kids and adults at your next Christmas party.
The creamy sherbet mixed with the fruity punch and fizzy soda only has three ingredients, takes just minutes to make, and creates a sweet treat that will be remembered all year round.
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What is Grinch Punch?
This Christmas punch gets its “Grinch” name from the green color of the character in Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas, and while there are several variations on the flavor, it is usually a fruity green punch base often with sherbet added to the top. Sometimes alcohol is added but is usually non-alcoholic.
Ingredients for Grinch Punch
- Green Berry Rush Hawaiian Punch: This green version of the classic red Hawaiian punch is the perfect fruity base for the punch. Look for it in the juice aisle at the grocery store.
- Lemon-Lime Soda: Sprite or 7Up-type sodas are the best choices for this punch. You could use ginger ale in a pinch but the more neutral Sprite and 7Up flavors work best.
- Lime sherbet: Lime sherbet adds a creamy element to the punch and it’s extra delicious when you get a scoop of it in your glass.
- Red sanding sugar (optional): Add a red sugar rim for an extra festive look!
How to Make a Sugar Rim
To make a sugar rim, simply wet the rim of your glass (either with a wet clean finger or dip it in a bowl with a shallow amount of water) and press it into red sanding sugar that you’ve poured onto a plate. Easy and pretty!
How to make Grinch Punch
- Pour: Pour half your Hawaiian punch and half of your soda into your punch bowl and gently stir to combine.
- Scoop: Scoop your sherbet into your punch bowl on top of your punch.
- Serve: Ladle your punch into your cups and serve!
Tips for Making Grinch Punch:
- Leave your sherbet out on the counter for 5-10 minutes before scooping if you want it to be soft enough to scoop more easily.
- As the sherbet melts, the punch will get sweeter, so keep some extra punch ingredients on hand if you want to pour in a little more soda and juice later on to keep the balance just right.
- Look for seasonal flavors of Sprite and 7Up (like cranberry around the holidays) to add another flavor twist on the classic.
- Make sure your soda and juices are chilled before mixing so the punch will be nice and cold.
- You can also add fresh fruit like orange or lime slices for additional color to the top of your punch bowl.
- Try adding rum or vodka to make an adult Grinch punch!
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead can I make Grinch punch?
Technically, you can add your punch ingredients (soda and Hawaiian Punch) to a bowl a few hours before the party and keep in your fridge until it’s time to add the sherbet and serve, but you will lose some soda fizziness by mixing it ahead of time. Ideally, it’s best to make right before serving.
Can you save leftover Grinch punch?
You can save leftover punch in the fridge in a closed container, but the fizziness of the soda will fade and the sherbet will fully melt, so it’s best enjoyed fresh.
Do I have to serve Grinch punch in a punch bowl?
No! You can also serve this in a pitcher although it can be hard to get scoops of sherbet into cups when pouring from a spout. If using a pitcher, consider scooping some extra sherbet into the cup so each person gets a scoop.
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An easy 3-ingredient Christmas punch that’s perfect for the holidays!
Instructions
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Pour: Pour half your Hawaiian punch and half of your soda into your punch bowl and gently stir to combine.
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Scoop: Scoop your sherbet into your punch bowl on top of your punch.
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Serve: Ladle your punch into your cups and serve!
Notes
Tips for Making Grinch Punch:
- Leave your sherbet out on the counter for 5-10 minutes before scooping if you want it to be soft enough to scoop more easily.
- As the sherbet melts, the punch will get sweeter, so keep some extra punch ingredients on hand if you want to pour in a little more soda and juice later on to keep the balance just right.
- Look for seasonal flavors of Sprite and 7Up (like cranberry around the holidays) to add another flavor twist on the classic.
- Make sure your soda and juices are chilled before mixing so the punch will be nice and cold.
- You can also add fresh fruit like orange or lime slices for additional color to the top of your punch bowl.
- Try adding rum or vodka to make an adult Grinch punch!
Nutrition
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Grinch Punch
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.
