Description
Grinch Punch is a festive, tangy, and sweet green punch perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining lemon-lime Kool-Aid, pineapple juice, lemonade concentrate, and fizzy Sprite, this vibrant drink is both refreshing and visually fun with optional red sanding sugar rimmed glasses.
Ingredients
Scale
Drink Mixture
- 2 packets Unsweetened Lemon-Lime Kool-Aid (0.13 oz total)
- 2 cups Sugar
- 1 can Pineapple Juice (12 oz)
- 1 can Frozen Lemonade Concentrate, thawed (12 oz)
- ½ liter Sprite
- 2 quarts Water
To Serve
- Ice
- Red Sanding Sugar for Glass Trim (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Pour 2 quarts of water into a 1-gallon pitcher. Add the lemon-lime Kool-Aid packets and 2 cups of sugar, then stir thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add Fruit Juices: Pour in the entire can of pineapple juice and the thawed lemonade concentrate. Stir well to combine all the liquid ingredients evenly.
- Rim Glasses: If desired, dip the rim of each serving glass into water, then dip them into red sanding sugar to create a festive glass trim.
- Finish Punch: Just before serving, add the ½ liter of Sprite and ice cubes to the pitcher. Stir gently to mix without losing too much carbonation.
- Serve: Carefully pour the prepared Grinch Punch into the decorated glasses and enjoy this refreshing holiday treat.
Notes
- This punch is best served chilled and consumed within 24 hours for optimal freshness.
- Adjust the sugar amount to taste if you prefer a less sweet or more tart punch.
- For a more festive presentation, add green food coloring or fresh mint leaves.
- You can substitute lemon-lime soda with a sugar-free version for a lighter option.
- Always add the soda last to preserve carbonation and avoid flattening the punch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximate)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 37g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
