This is a wonderfully creamy fruit punch spiked with vodka. The orange sherbet melts to make it creamy but also helps keep it chilled longer. It's always a hit.
2 cups fresh pineapple juice, well chilled
2 cans (6 ounce size) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, well chilled
2 quarts ginger ale (or 7-Up), well chilled
1 jar stemless maraschino cherries, undrained
3 cups vodka
1 pint orange sherbet
Place the pineapple juice, thawed orange juice concentrate, and lemon juice in a punch bowl. Gently stir in the ginger ale, vodka, and cherries with their liquid.
Float scoops of the orange sherbet on top. Serve immediately.
While the punch only takes a few minutes to assemble, make sure to plan ahead and have the juices and ginger ale well chilled in advance. Otherwise, the sherbet will melt too quickly and the punch won't be as festive or flavorful.
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reviews & comments
September 23, 2014
Used plain vanilla ice cream instead of the sherbet - AMAZING! Was a wonderful creamy citrus punch that was a pretty color too.
July 10, 2014
This fun, fizzy cocktail is refreshing on hot hazy summer days. For a child friendly version, replace the vodka with extra soda and fruit juice.
January 1, 2014
Awesome punch! Used it at our new years party. We ended up making three more batches! Tasty and packs a punch.
October 20, 2013
I used orange vodka as the other review suggested. Delicious!
July 9, 2013
Great summer drink because the sherbet keeps the punch cold while it melts. You can also freeze the cherries in some gingerale in ice cube trays if you need to keep it cold longer.
July 8, 2013
Used rainbow sherbet in this thinking it'd be tasty. Didn't really think how it would look melting. Tasted great but looked kinda icky. Stick with the orange or at least a solid color!
July 3, 2013
Whipping this up for a bbq tomorrow. It's our favorite boozy punch!
November 24, 2012
I am serving this for the second year and doubling the recipe. I serve it at our Christmas party and it is light and refreshing and disappears quickly.
July 2, 2012
Very delicious! My friends and party guests kept asking for more. A very appropriate drink on a laid back sunny Sunday afternoon with some BBQ and good music.. Thanks for the recipe!
June 25, 2012
Great recipe! I used orange flavored vodka..mmmm!
February 17, 2012
Alright! I've done it already and the taste is very addictive.