Cheery Cherry Punch

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Servings: 60 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A vibrant, fizzy party punch blending tart cherry gelatin with tropical juices and ginger ale
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This Cheery Cherry Punch is a festive, refreshing beverage perfect for large gatherings and holiday parties. The base combines cherry-flavored gelatin with sweet pineapple juice and tangy frozen citrus concentrates, creating a complex fruit profile. Once chilled, the mixture is topped with sparkling ginger ale just before serving, adding a delightful bite and effervescence. The result is a smooth, non-alcoholic drink that is both visually appealing and incredibly thirst-quenching. It requires minimal active cooking time but benefits from thorough chilling to allow the flavors to meld. Ideal for potlucks, New Year’s Eve celebrations, or any occasion where a crowd-pleasing, make-ahead drink is needed. The vegan-friendly ingredients ensure everyone can enjoy this sweet treat.

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Cheery Cherry Punch

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 60 Calories: 31.9

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This Cheery Cherry Punch is a festive, refreshing beverage perfect for large gatherings and holiday parties. The base combines cherry-flavored gelatin with sweet pineapple juice and tangy frozen citrus concentrates, creating a complex fruit profile. Once chilled, the mixture is topped with sparkling ginger ale just before serving, adding a delightful bite and effervescence. The result is a smooth, non-alcoholic drink that is both visually appealing and incredibly thirst-quenching. It requires minimal active cooking time but benefits from thorough chilling to allow the flavors to meld. Ideal for potlucks, New Year's Eve celebrations, or any occasion where a crowd-pleasing, make-ahead drink is needed. The vegan-friendly ingredients ensure everyone can enjoy this sweet treat.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a large saucepan or pot.
  2. Sprinkle the cherry-flavored gelatin packages into the boiling water, stirring constantly until completely dissolved.
  3. Add 2 to 3 cups of sugar to the hot gelatin mixture, stirring until the sugar has fully dissolved.
  4. Remove the pot from heat and stir in one can of unsweetened pineapple juice, one can of thawed frozen orange juice concentrate, and one can of thawed frozen lemonade concentrate.
  5. Stir in 1 gallon of cold water to cool the mixture down rapidly.
  6. Transfer the punch base to a large punch bowl or container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until thoroughly chilled and slightly thickened.
  7. Just before serving, gently pour in two 2-liter bottles of ginger ale, stirring lightly to incorporate without losing carbonation.
  8. Serve immediately over ice in glasses.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 60

Amount Per Serving
Calories 31.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 0.6mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 7.6g3%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g4%
Sugars 5.4g
Protein 0.6g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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