Cozy Classic Holiday Sherbet Punch: Easy 5-Minute Recipe
A creamy, fizzy, and fruity holiday punch made with rainbow sherbet, pineapple juice, ginger ale, and lemon-lime soda. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s the perfect crowd-pleaser for any festive gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 quarts (about 6 cups) rainbow sherbet
- 4 cups (32 ounces) pineapple juice, chilled
- 4 cups (32 ounces) ginger ale, chilled
- 2 cups (16 ounces) lemon-lime soda (such as Sprite or 7Up), chilled
- Optional garnishes: fresh mint leaves, maraschino cherries, orange slices, fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Chill the pineapple juice, ginger ale, and lemon-lime soda in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Let the rainbow sherbet sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
- Just before serving, pour the chilled pineapple juice, ginger ale, and lemon-lime soda into a large punch bowl. Stir gently to combine.
- Using an ice cream scoop, add 6-8 large scoops of rainbow sherbet to the punch bowl. Do not stir; let them float on top.
- Add optional garnishes such as fresh mint leaves, cranberries, or orange slices.
- Serve immediately with a ladle, ensuring each cup gets some melted sherbet mixture.
Notes
For best results, serve within the first hour. To keep punch cold without diluting, freeze a ring of pineapple juice and float it in the bowl. For an adult version, add 1-2 cups of vodka or white rum. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; texture will change as sherbet melts and carbonation fades.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 37.5
- Sodium: 25
- Fat: 1.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.75
- Carbohydrates: 42.5
- Protein: 1.5
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