Mama's Orange Punch - Master Cookbook Recipe # 97

Name: Mama's Orange Punch - Master Cookbook Recipe # 97
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 gallons
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 packages Orange Kool-Aid; 2 packages Lemon Kool-Aid; 4 cups sugar; 4 cups water; 2 (46 oz.) cans pineapple orange juice; 2 quarts ginger ale; 1/2 gallon orange sherbet

“Oh, how I remember mama making this in large gallon jugs for weddings. It’s a tradition that never goes out of style!”, Tammy

This is recipe #97 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 10 minTotal time: 10 min

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Ingredients

The Flavor Base:
2 packages Orange Kool-Aid
2 packages Lemon Kool-Aid
4 cups sugar
4 cups water
The Juice & Fizz:
2 (46 oz.) cans pineapple orange juice
2 quarts ginger ale
The Creamy Finish:
1/2 gallon orange sherbet

Instructions

Prepare the Base: In a large container or clean gallon jugs, combine the Orange and Lemon Kool-Aid packets with the sugar and water. Stir or shake until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add Juice: Pour in the two cans of pineapple orange juice and mix well.
Chill: Store this mixture in a sealed container in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Assemble: When your guests arrive, pour the chilled mixture into a large punch bowl.
Add the Sparkle: Gently pour in the 2 quarts of ginger ale to keep the fizz alive.
The Finishing Touch: Just before serving, scoop the orange sherbet into the punch bowl. It will create a beautiful, creamy foam on top as it melts.

Notes

Tammy’s Tip: If you're hosting a large event like a wedding or reunion, you can make the base (Kool-Aid, sugar, and juice) a day ahead of time in gallon milk jugs. Just add the ginger ale and sherbet right at the party to keep it fresh and bubbly!