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kayEx May 24, 2009 12:34 PM

I need a large quantity punch idea non-alcoholic for tomorrow

Classic and not so classic any and all ideas welcome really. Maybe an interesting punched up lemonade. Unfortunately for me friends and family are not drinkers so the main beverages have to be unspiked. I have one beverage dispenser that holds about 3 gallons so one easy to make large quantity recipe will be really great. I will just tote my own party in a flask.

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    Apple May 31, 2009 10:56 AM

    At my bridal shower, we had several pregnant ladies... we made lovely virgin sangrias:

    cut up fruit (cherries, raspbeeries, peaches, apricots, grapes, etc...)
    cranberry juice
    orange juice concentrate
    sparkling water

    can't remember the proportions but taste & adjust

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      eamcd May 30, 2009 07:07 PM

      I know it's too late for your event, but I'm sure others will come across this post looking for punch. Talk about a time capsule, but the old stand-by for church receptions when I was growing up was really simple -- pink lemonade (made with the frozen concentrate), a package of frozen strawberries, and a bottle of ginger aie. It was different enough not to be "just" lemonade, but simple and kid-friendly. For "fancy" occasions, freeze some lemonade in a ring mold with strawberries in there. Then float the ring in the bowl. I always liked that better than melting sherbet in punch.

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        KiltedCook May 25, 2009 08:11 AM

        Gallon jugs of the Tampico brand fruit juices from the megamart, combined with Ginger Ale, crushed ice and fruit cocktail for a non-alcoholic Sangria...

        1. raygunclan May 24, 2009 09:30 PM

          i love a 2 liter of ginger ale, a large can of pineapple juice and raspberry sherbert. so yummy with frozen raspberries floating around!

          1. TrishUntrapped May 24, 2009 07:15 PM

            Probably too late for you, but here is another thread with punch suggestions. The Pacific Sparkler Punch I recommended is very very good for a crowd.

            http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/617540

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              critter101 May 24, 2009 04:43 PM

              How about Arnold Palmer - half iced tea, half lemonade.

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                kayEx May 24, 2009 05:38 PM

                thanks we just decided on Arnold Palmers earlier. May do the hibiscus for a nightcap

              2. lucygoosey May 24, 2009 01:22 PM

                hibiscus lemonade

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