Log In / Sign Up
HOME > Chowhound > Home Cooking >
r
racer416 Aug 31, 2010 02:09 PM

Punch ideas non-alcoholic?

Hi chows,

Does anyone have a nice punch idea I am throwing a backyard birthday party for my 80th birthday.

I am going to serve fresh lemonade but need another beverage to round out the non-alcoholic drinks.

Any ideas?

  1. greygarious Aug 31, 2010 07:32 PM

    Nearky 50 yrs ago, we had to make punch for home-ec class. It had ginger ale, tea, pineapple juice, and I think lemonade. Probably about equal parts of each, maybe more ginger ale. At the time, I wouldn't go near tea and hated its smell, but the punch was darn good! Skip a couple of decades and I drank a pottle of iced tea daily, year-round. Another couple, and all I drink is water and decaf....

    1. soypower Aug 31, 2010 06:46 PM

      I know I've mentioned it several times on these boards, but this is still my favorite punch recipe.

      1 can frozen limeade
      2 liters Ginger Ale
      2 limes, sliced
      1 bucket of ice
      Mint leaves scattered on top for garnish

      I made this for my cousin's wedding a few years back to raves from the attendees.

      1. Olivia Aug 31, 2010 06:26 PM

        Happy birthday!

        My favorite is one my Mom makes (no she's not Oprah or Ina Garten) that combines apple juice and cold zinger teas; it's more refreshing than most punches because it's not too sweet.
        http://www.oprah.com/food/Herbal-Iced...

        1. Antilope Aug 31, 2010 02:37 PM

          Raspberry Sherbet Punch
          http://www.food.com/recipe/raspberry-sherbet-punch-2941

          Pink Cloud Punch
          http://www.food.com/recipe/baby-shower-pink-cloud-punch-125733

          Lemon Sherbet Punch
          http://www.food.com/recipe/lemon-sherbet-punch-2940

          Citrus Punch
          http://healthy.food.com/recipe/citrus...

          Share with your friendsX