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Sunshine Punch

A bowl of this citrus fizz looks like sunshine on the table, especially with scoops of sherbet drifting across the top. Add the lemon-lime soda at the end so every glass keeps its sparkle.

Large cut-glass punch bowl filled with golden citrus punch, orange, lemon, and lime wheels, and floating lime sherbet scoops at a backyard party.
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Prep time5 min
Cook time0 min
Total time10 min
Course
Beverages
Cuisine
Granny's Recipes
Difficulty
Easy
Est. calories / serving
95

Ingredients

  • 6 fluid ounces frozen orange juice concentrate — thawed; about ¾ cup
  • 6 fluid ounces frozen lemonade concentrate — thawed; about ¾ cup
  • 6 fluid ounces frozen limeade concentrate — thawed; about ¾ cup
  • 4 cups cold water — cold
  • 28 fluid ounces lemon-lime soda — chilled; 3½ cups
  • 1 pint lime or lemon sherbet — for serving

Garnishes

  • As needed lemon — thin wheels
  • As needed lime — thin wheels
  • As needed orange — thin wheels
  • As needed fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Punch Base: In a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine the thawed orange juice concentrate, lemonade concentrate, limeade concentrate, and cold water. Stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until the concentrates are completely dissolved and the punch base is smooth and evenly blended.6 fluid ounces orange juice concentrate, 6 fluid ounces lemonade concentrate, 6 fluid ounces limeade concentrate, 4 cups cold water
  2. Add the Soda: Just before serving, slowly pour the chilled lemon-lime soda down the inside edge of the punch bowl. Stir with one or two slow turns, about 10 seconds, until combined but still visibly bubbly.28 fluid ounces lemon-lime soda
  3. Finish and Serve: Float scoops of lime or lemon sherbet across the surface of the punch, then add the lemon, lime, and orange wheels and fresh mint, if using. Let the punch stand for 3 to 5 minutes, until the sherbet softens around the edges and creates a frothy finish while the scoops remain visible. Ladle into small punch cups, over ice if desired.1 pint lime or lemon sherbet; lemon, lime, and orange wheels; fresh mint

Notes

  • Soda: Measure 28 fluid ounces, or 3½ cups, from any package of chilled lemon-lime soda. Add it immediately before serving so the punch stays fizzy.
  • Sherbet: Lime or lemon sherbet gives the punch its classic frothy party-punch texture. For neat floating scoops, portion the sherbet onto a parchment-lined plate and return it to the freezer until serving.
  • Make Ahead: The citrus base can be mixed several hours ahead and refrigerated. Add the soda, sherbet, and garnishes only when ready to serve.
  • Adult Variation: Add 1½ fluid ounces light rum to an individual adult glass before ladling in the punch. Keep the main punch bowl nonalcoholic when serving a mixed group.
  • Storage: Sunshine Punch is best served immediately. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour when served outdoors above 90°F, and use within 24 hours for the best flavor and carbonation.
  • Variation: Pineapple juice adds a sweeter tropical flavor that works especially well for summer parties.
  • Serving Suggestions: Serve with Artichoke Dip, Clam Dip, or Cheese Crisps for an easy party spread.

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

Yield

18 small punch-cup servings, about 4 to 5 ounces each — Serving size: 1 small punch-cup serving, about 4 to 5 fluid ounces

Some ingredients could not be modeled and may meaningfully change the totals. Treat these values as a rough estimate.

Calories
95
Carbohydrates
23 g
Protein
0.5 g
Fat
0.5 g
Saturated Fat
0.2 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
20 mg
Fiber
0.4 g
Total Sugars
20.5 g

Equipment

  • Large punch bowl or pitcher
  • Long spoon or ladle
  • Liquid measuring cup
  • Small ice cream scoop (optional)
  • Ice bucket (optional)

Full recipe: https://gbbutterclub.com/recipes/sunshine-punch/