Punch to serve at a shower (revised request)

[Patabel]

I'm sorry.....I'm editing this to specify that I am looking for a beverage. I don't scrapbook, so I didn't understand that "punch" would be something other than a beverage!

I'm sorry if this has been covered before, but without the search, it makes it difficult to find anything....

any recommendations for a really good punch to serve at a bridal shower?

Thanks for your help!

[FergieTCat]

How about a bell or a heart?

[Meriweather]

* Exported from MasterCook *

Fruity Sherbet Punch

Recipe By :Quick Cooking
Serving Size : 15 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Miscellaneous

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 cups apple juice -- chilled
4 cups pineapple juice -- chilled
4 cups orange juice -- chilled
2 liters ginger ale -- chilled
2 quarts orange or pineapple sherbet

Combine juices in a punch bowl. Stir in ginger ale. Top with sherbet. Serve immediately.

[MerryPoppins]

Here are two that I have used.

Sparkling Lemonade

1 12 oz can frozen lemonade concentrate
2 c. chilled pineapple juice
2 23 oz bottles sparkling mineral water

Combine and stir gently. Serve over ice or add an ice ring. (Ginger ale can be substituted for mineral water).
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Wedding Punch

4 6 oz cans orange juice concentrate
3 6 oz cans lemonade concentrate
1 6 oz can limeade concentrate
2 large cans pineapple juice
6 quarts ginger ale

Combine juice and concentrate. Mix. Slowly add ginger ale. Add an ice ring. You can freeze orange slices in the ring for some color if desired.
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Both of these punches are used at my church for wedding receptions because they don't stain like colored punches do. Enjoy.

[FergieTCat]

LOL! I'm sorry about that. I see punch, I think scrapbook!

[chessie]

FergieTCat, Don't feel bad, I thought the same thing. I made a mental note to myself to look at my scrapbook punches to see which ones could be used for weddings. When I came back to the board just now and saw there were other replies I thought ooo, I wonder what other punches were suggested. When I saw the recipes I began to laugh. I guess we have been doing so much scrapping lately that everything is seen in terms of layouts. LOL

[Patabel]

LOL....sorry we weren't all on the same "page"........
Thanks for the great suggestions...both beverage AND scrapbooking-wise!

[juju]

This is my favorite punch, takes a little advance work but the day you serve it, it is a breeze. This is requested at all of our family parties. The frozen concoction keeps the punch cold and you can keep frozen what you don't use. I freeze the mixture in several quart zip lock bags and take out what I need or when I need to replenish. Because the mixture is so sweet, I always use diet 7Up or diet Ginger ale and you can't even tell. Also I like to microwave the mixture just a little before putting in the punch bowl not to melt but just so it isn't rock solid and then I am able to break it up easier in the bowl. Also the color is a pretty yellow.

2 cans 12 oz frozen Orange juice
1 can 12 oz frozen lemonade
1 large can pineapple juice approx 42 oz
6 cans water
1 cup sugar
at least 6 ripe bananas ( not too dark however), mashed

Combine everything and freeze. Thaw a little and add 7 Up before serving.

[MerryPoppins]

Juju, I love that punch, but I didn't have the recipe. How much 7 Up do you add? Thanks.

[Patabel]

Oh, these all sound yummy.....THANKS!

[juju]

regarding the frozen punch recipe, I usually use a couple of the big bottles (liters?) of soda pop to start and then add one at a time as necessary. This recipe serves a good size gathering and I usually use about 5-6. A friend gave me this recipe and we really like it because it isn't too sweet and it's refreshing.

[MerryPoppins]

Thanks so much. I've got this one on a recipe card, now. We'll have to make it next time we have a gathering.