Note: I posted this last year but didn't have a good pic of this punch. Made it for the Fourth of July and wanted to share it again. I used a beverage dispenser and love the look. However, honestly, you can't dip out the fun slushy ice from this dispenser so it tastes better in a punch bowl. Your choice!
I'm hoping to make a family cookbook fairly soon but the only thing my kids have requested over and over is my punch recipe! Not sure what that says about my cooking. My daughter loves it so much that she talked me into making 18 gallons of it for her wedding. Now that's a mama's love right there!
3 small pkg. jello (any flavor)
9 cups boiling water
Dissolve jello in water and set aside.
4 cups sugar
4 cups water
Boil and add to jello.
Cool and add:
16 oz. bottle lemon juice
2 46 oz. cans pineapple juice
Mix all together and freeze.
When ready to use, slush up and add 2 large bottles Ginger Ale.
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That's it. Not too complicated unless you start doubling or multiplying by 1 1/2. When I used to make this for my large Christmas party (about 40 people) I would make 1 1/2 times this recipe. You can always add more Ginger Ale to make it go farther. For Rachel's wedding I had 32 2-liters ready to go! We ended with several bottles leftover and refroze the punch. My suggestion: don't use grape jello because it ends up greyish pukey looking. Green or red is good. People rave over this recipe!
That's it. Not too complicated unless you start doubling or multiplying by 1 1/2. When I used to make this for my large Christmas party (about 40 people) I would make 1 1/2 times this recipe. You can always add more Ginger Ale to make it go farther. For Rachel's wedding I had 32 2-liters ready to go! We ended with several bottles leftover and refroze the punch. My suggestion: don't use grape jello because it ends up greyish pukey looking. Green or red is good. People rave over this recipe!
Need a dessert to go with that punch? Check out Oreo Volcano Brownie, Texas Sheet Cake, Lemon Cream Pie, and Dirt Cake.
Linking with Savvy Southern Style, The Thrifty Home, The Shabby Creek Cottage, CSI Project, Home Stories A to Z, Today's Creative Blog
I am going to try this one!! Yummmm!
ReplyDeleteI have another recipe I use, and wanted one with less sugar. Thanks, we are going to freeze some of this up for summer.
ReplyDeletethank you!! Punch works so well for us when all my kids are home....I am always lookingg for another recipe. last time i tried an ice cream punch , but the fruit punches are better...thanks!! the slushiness of this sounds great!!!
ReplyDeleteI am your newest follower from the hop..pls follow back if you can.
Sounds delicious! Thanks for the recipe. Hopped over from Primp.
ReplyDeleteOh man, I love punch! It's the best part about going to baby and wedding showers ;)
ReplyDeleteWho doesn't need the best ever punch! I know I would love some, thank you. I'm glad you let us all in on the secret! I've not heard of putting jello in it. Hmmm...I'll have to give it a try.
ReplyDeleteLiz
This looks like something right up my alley. I can't wait to try it out!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing on Show and Tell Wednesday.
xoxo, Tauni
Yummy! I wii be trying this! Thanks for linking to the CSI Challenge!
ReplyDeleteSo.. I'm dying to try this recipe!!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!
I've never heard of using jello in a punch recipe - sounds great. Thanks for sharing at our party this week.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the perfect summertime refreshment!
ReplyDeleteOMG this sounds amazing! I never thought to put jello in punch before but I bet it's fantastic! I'd be thrilled if you want to link this up at The Fun In Functional link party: http://practicallyfunctional.net/2012/07/the-fun-in-functional-link-party-7/
ReplyDeleteYay, thank you so much for linking this up! Also, I just ADORE your header photo! What an amazingly creative idea, love it :-)
DeleteThis sounds interesting. Does the jello make it thick or slightly "gooey"?
ReplyDeleteMarty, Thanks for the quick reply!
Deletei too have never seen jello mix in a punch recipe, and i'm seriously intrigued! will have to try it out.
ReplyDeletegood to know to avoid grape :)
I really would love to try this for my son's first birthday at the end of the month. How do you keep it from melting during a party?
ReplyDeleteWell I never thought of Jello as a punch! Great idea. Will have to try it!!
ReplyDeleteI love a good punch and yours looks great! Thanks for sharing at Church Supper. Have a blessed week & come back soon ~EMM
ReplyDeleteThis sounds fabulous and I loved the warning about the grey punch using grape! LOL! Thanks for the warning! LOLOL! New follower from the Naptime Review hop today!
ReplyDeleteHi! Stopping in from the Monday Mingle. That punch looks really good! I have never heard of punch from Jello. Also, I like the way you have the option to print your recipes. I have not figured out how to do that yet.
ReplyDeleteSounds sooo good. I've gotta try it soon.
ReplyDeleteIm now following from PICKINandPAINTIN.blogspot.com. Please come visit me and maybe you'll decide to follow back?? THANKS.
That sounds yummy. I pretty much love anything with pineapple juice in it. Thank you for sharing this at my Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Hope to see your prettiness again next Monday. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse
ReplyDeleteThanks for the recipe! I always keep my eyes and ears open for punch recipes! Blessings ~ Judy
ReplyDeletePinned it! Can't ever be prepared enough for the next special occasion, shower, b-day party, etc., etc.
ReplyDeleteI love that it doesn't have orange juice in it - I'm allergic and it's hard to find punch recipes without it.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yummy! I'm definitely pinning this to try for a party!
ReplyDeletethis is great. I found you via the Tuesday Talent Show from Chef in Training
ReplyDeleteI have linked up another attempt at meatballs. Have a good week.
PS This would be great linked in to my Food on Friday: Cocktails and Mocktails edition
This is easy and seems to be super tasty
ReplyDeleteI'm going to try it :)
Looks great! I'm gonna give this a try! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThis is almost like what I used to make for school functions, and yes it is awesome!!! Glad you linked up to Cure for the Common Monday :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so refreshing! Thanks so much for sharing at Mix it up Monday :)
ReplyDeleteI finally tracked down an affordable drinks dispenser (here in the UK we do not have such cool stuff lol) and this punch sounds delish! Have a few summer parties going on during August, so this is definitely a good time to give this a go :)
ReplyDeleteWould love to invite you to my weekly link party over at The Purple Pumpkin Blog :) Hope to see you there!
Love this! Would love for you to share this at our Kitchen Fun and Crafty Friday link party...just posted it!
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Looks refreshing. Thank you for posting on Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you'll be back this week.
ReplyDelete-Mackenzie
http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com
Jell-o? Really??? Wow! I have never heard of using Jell-o in a drink! I will have to investigate this! :-)
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious!
ReplyDeletehummmmm.......may have to try this one!
God bless,
d from on the kansas prairie
Yup, it sounds best ever all right... and the clincher is the slush. Gotta love a slushy punch. Perfect!
ReplyDeleteLiz