Celebrations call for special drinks indeed! Whether it's Christmas, Easter, or any party, colorful and refreshing drinks will tell how much you are celebrating. These drinks are made in big batches and displayed on a table or stand. Guests can self-help without asking someone to make their drinks like in a bar.
Fruit punches are very healthy. They are a source of vitamin E, magnesium, and antioxidants. They support nervous system function and energy production. You can make a fruit punch by simply combining different fruit juices with ice cubes. The color of the fruit plays an important role in making the fruit punch. You should choose fruits with bright colors to set you in the celebration mood. You may add alcohol to your fruit punch for a bit of fun. However, it is absolutely optional. You will notice that fruit punches often have a sparkling fizz which gives a refreshing feeling.
Ingredients
Fruit Punch
- Cranberry juice – 4 cups, chilled
- Pineapple juice – 2 cups
- Ginger ale – 2 cups, chilled
- Sparkling apple juice – 4 cups, chilled
- White rum – 1.5 cups (optional)
Add-Ins
- Orange – 1, sliced
- Lemon – 1, round slices
- Strawberries – 1 cup
- Raspberries – 1/2 cup
- Mint leaves – ¾ cups
- Ice – if needed
In general, follow this formula for making celebration fruit punch:
- Two parts fruit punch
- Two parts cran-raspberry juice
- One part orange-raspberry juice
- 1 1/2 liters of ginger ale for every gallon of juice.
How to make celebration fruit punch
Pour everything into a large jar or bowl. Stir everything together. You may give ice making sure that it doesn't sit on the drink for a long time as the drink might get watery. It will affect the taste of the fruit punch. Instead, it is better to use frozen fruits. You can add soft drinks at the end to make the drinks sparkle.
Tips
- Don't use small berries like blueberries and blackberries if you plan to serve the fruit punch from a drink dispenser. This is because these fruits tend to clog the spout by sinking to the bottom.
- Don't make the fruit punch dilute by adding ice. Serve ice in cups instead so that the guests can take ice whenever they need to.
Serving options
- Traditionally celebration drinks were served in large bowls called punch bowls. You can use a similar bowl.
- Large pitcher jug
- Juice dispenser
Serving fruit punch at parties can save you from hassle. It's easy to make and creates a lasting impression. However, you need to practice a few times how to make fruit punch for a large number of people. You can start by experimenting with your family members. That way you will get an idea about the portions of juice and other drinks to include in your fruit punch. If you add alcohol to your celebration fruit punch, then make sure that kids are not invited to that event. You need to plan how to serve this drink. You can pour it into a tall pitcher.
Try out different types of celebration fruit punches and decide which one to have for your party. You can choose to stick to one type of drink, but it won't be bad if you mix and match. That is, create multiple flavored drinks that everyone will love.
