Sherbet Punch Recipe
This vibrant sherbet punch combines lemon-lime soda, lemonade, fruit punch, and rainbow sherbet with fresh fruit for a refreshing and crowd-pleasing party drink.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups lemon-lime soda e.g., Sprite or 7UP
- 3 cups lemonade
- 2 cups fruit punch
- ½ gallon rainbow sherbet
- ½ cup fresh pineapple cut into wedges
- ½ cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh strawberries halved
- 2 lemons sliced
For Raspberry Puree:
- 24 ounces fresh raspberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup water
Instructions
Prepare the Sherbet:
- Line a muffin tin with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap sinks into the cups. Scoop the rainbow sherbet into large, rounded portions and place one scoop in each muffin cup. Freeze for at least 5 hours, or until the sherbet is firm.
Make the Raspberry Puree:
- In a medium saucepan, combine raspberries, granulated sugar, and water. Heat over medium heat while gently mashing the berries to release their juices. Bring the mixture to a slow boil, stirring occasionally, for 4–5 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove seeds, then allow the puree to cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Mix the Punch Base:
- In a large punch bowl, combine the lemonade, fruit punch, lemon-lime soda, and raspberry puree. Stir gently to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed while preserving the soda’s fizz.
Add Fresh Fruit:
- Incorporate the pineapple wedges, raspberries, halved strawberries, and lemon slices into the punch. These not only enhance the presentation but also infuse the punch with natural fruity flavors.
Finalize with Sherbet:
- Just before serving, add the frozen sherbet scoops to the punch. The sherbet will float on top and gradually melt, creating creamy swirls of flavor throughout the punch.
Serve:
- Ladle the punch into glasses, ensuring each glass includes a mix of fresh fruit and a small portion of sherbet. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
To ensure this sherbet punch is gluten-free, verify that all store-bought ingredients, particularly the sherbet, fruit punch, and lemon-lime soda, are labeled gluten-free. Many brands naturally avoid gluten, but cross-contamination is possible during manufacturing, so double-check labels to confirm.