Red slush punch is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, perfect for any celebration, from summer barbecues to holiday gatherings. Its eye-catching color and refreshing strawberry taste will not only elevate your event but also delight guests of all ages with its icy texture and fruity flavors.
A Slushy Beverage for Every Celebration
This slushy punch is an ideal beverage for any celebration. Its vibrant red color brings a festive touch to table decor, complementing red, white, and blue themes perfectly. Not only does it look appealing, but this punch is also a favorite among both children and adults due to its partially frozen texture.
Versatility of Red Slush Punch
While this punch is perfect for summer gatherings, it is also ideal for numerous other occasions throughout the year. You can substitute strawberry gelatin for other flavors, such as cranberry, black cherry, or raspberry.
Preparing Red Slush Punch
To create this refreshing drink, heat the strawberry gelatin with water and sugar; then combine it with the other ingredients, saving the ginger ale for later. For freezing, it’s best to divide the mixture. Use two gallon-sized freezer bags for this purpose, making it easier to remove the frozen mixture later. Remember to double-bag the mixture to prevent any leaks, and squeeze out excess air to maintain freshness.
Flavor of Red Slush Punch
This punch features a delicious blend of strawberry gelatin along with a mix of fresh fruit juices, including lemon, pineapple, and cranberry. For the best flavor, opt for freshly squeezed lemon juice and high-quality refrigerated juices.
Adding a Kick
If you want to elevate your red slush punch, consider spiking it with alcohol. Simply mix in vodka when you combine the punch with ginger ale in the bowl, or add a splash to individual servings.
A Punch for Every Occasion
Keep red slush punch in mind for all your celebrations throughout the year. Its eye-catching color and refreshing taste make it a versatile choice for all kinds of festivities, whether it’s summer or winter, a casual birthday party, or a festive holiday gathering.
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Red Slush Punch
Ingredients
- (2) 3-ounce packages strawberry gelatin (Jell-O used)
- 1 ¼ cups sugar
- 6 cups water
- 46 ounces pineapple juice (Dole fresh refrigerated juice used)
- â…” cup lemon juice, fresh
- 32 ounces Simply Cranberry Cocktail
- (2) 2-liter bottles ginger ale, chilled
- vodka (optional for spiked punch)
Instructions
- In a large pan, add the gelatin, sugar, and water, and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Set aside to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the pineapple juice, lemon juice, and cranberry cocktail. Divide and pour into two one-gallon freezer bags. Freeze for two hours or overnight.
- Remove from the freezer. If the mixture is frozen hard, let it thaw until you can break up any large chunks. To make half of the punch, place the contents of one bag into a punch bowl and pour one bottle of ginger ale over it. If using an extra-large punch bowl for a large crowd, place both slush mixtures into it and pour both ginger ales over it.
- To spike this punch, pour 1 cup of vodka into the punch bowl with 1 bag of punch mixture and 1 bottle of ginger ale. Or for individual servings, pour a splash of vodka into each drinking glass when you add the ginger ale. Stir.
Notes
Substitutions
- Simply Cranberry Cocktail is preferred for this recipe over other brands because it is not as tart. You can substitute fresh pomegranate juice for cranberry juice.
- You can substitute cherry gelatin for the strawberry.
Sugar Amounts
- If you like a sweeter punch, add 2 1/4 cups of sugar instead of 1 1/4.
- If you prefer no added sugar, leave out the sugar, but use Simply Cranberry Cocktail juice so the sugar-to-juice ratio remains correct.