This Grinch punch recipe is a bright green holiday drink made with lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, green fruit punch, and lime sherbet. It takes about 10 minutes to assemble and serves a large party. Use a punch bowl that holds at least 6 quarts so there is room for the sherbet and gentle stirring. Set out a ladle and sturdy cups before adding the soda so guests can serve themselves while the punch is fizzy.
Why this punch works for parties
- Four main ingredients: No cooking or complicated preparation.
- Large yield: The recipe makes about 22 one-cup servings.
- Easy to finish at serving time: Add the soda and sherbet just before guests arrive.
Ingredient notes
Chill all three liquid ingredients before mixing so the punch stays cold without being diluted by ice. Add the lime sherbet at the end to create the frothy top. Maraschino cherries, lime slices, and red sanding sugar are optional garnishes.
How to make Grinch Punch
- Pour the chilled green fruit punch and pineapple juice into a large punch bowl.
- Immediately before serving, gently stir in the chilled lemon-lime soda.
- Add scoops of lime sherbet across the surface.
- Garnish if desired and serve in one-cup portions.
Make-ahead instructions
Combine the pineapple juice and green fruit punch a few hours ahead and refrigerate. Add the soda and sherbet immediately before serving so the punch remains fizzy.
Adult variation
For an adults-only batch, add rum or vodka to taste and label the bowl clearly. Keep alcoholic and non-alcoholic versions in separate containers.
Frequently asked questions
What can replace lime sherbet?
Lemon-lime sorbet works, though the punch will be less creamy. Vanilla ice cream changes both the color and flavor.
More holiday drinks
Build a varied drink table with warm wassail, homemade hot chocolate, or the cooked eggnog recipe. Keep cold punch over ice and put hot drinks in separate insulated containers.
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Festive Grinch Punch
A four-ingredient green holiday punch made with fruit punch, pineapple juice, lemon-lime soda, and lime sherbet.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 22 servings (about 1 cup each)
Ingredients
2 liters (approx. 8.5 cups) lemon-lime soda, chilled
1 (46-ounce) can pineapple juice, chilled
1 (2-liter) bottle Hawaiian Punch Green Berry Rush or similar green fruit punch, chilled
1 pint lime sherbet
Optional garnishes: maraschino cherries, lime slices, red sanding sugar
Instructions
Step 1: In a large punch bowl, combine the chilled lemon-lime soda, chilled pineapple juice, and chilled green fruit punch. Stir gently to combine without losing too much of the fizz.
Step 2: Scoop generous amounts of lime sherbet into the punch. The sherbet will float on top, creating a beautiful frothy, green, and slightly creamy layer. You can add more sherbet as needed throughout the party.
Step 3: For an extra festive touch, garnish the punch with maraschino cherries (to represent the Grinch's heart, of course!) and fresh lime slices.
Step 4: Serve immediately into individual glasses. For an extra festive rim, wet the rim of each serving glass and dip it into red sanding sugar before pouring the Grinch Punch. Enjoy your merry concoction!
Notes
For the best fizz and frothy topping, add the lime sherbet just before serving. If making for a large crowd, keep additional ingredients chilled and replenish the punch bowl as needed. The flavors will be best when served cold.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stirring
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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