By Becky Hardin
Updated Sep 29, 2025
This Festive Snow Punch is my go-to non-alcoholic drink for holidays and parties—it’s fun, festive, and always a hit with both kids and adults. Sweet, creamy, and refreshing, it’s made with scoops of ice cream and served in a glass garnished with a sprinkle of coconut flakes for a celebratory flair.
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“Oh so good!” – Lisa
Easy Festive Snow Punch Recipe
I’m a firm believer that every party needs a fun and cheerful punch to set the mood—and when it’s non-alcoholic, everyone from kids to adults can enjoy it together. This Festive Snow Punch is just the punch for your winter celebrations!
Made with cream, lemon juice, bananas, ice cream, and more. This festive drink is bright, fruity, and refreshing. Garnished with coconut flakes, it’s the perfect drink to serve for a white Christmas.
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- ▢ 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ▢ 5 medium ripe bananas
- ▢ ¾ cup granulated sugar; superfine if possible
- ▢ 2 cups half-and-half
- ▢ 1 liter lemon-lime soda
- ▢ ½ gallon vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
Optional Rim
- ▢ ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ▢ canned vanilla icing or corn syrup
Instructions
- Place lemon juice, bananas and sugar in a blender, cover and mix until smooth. Add half-and-half, cover and blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 hour. 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 5 medium ripe bananas, ¾ cup granulated sugar; superfine, 2 cups half-and-half
- Just before serving, pour lemon/banana mixture into a punch bowl. Stir in soda and top with scoops of ice cream. 1 liter lemon-lime soda, ½ gallon vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
- Optional, but so pretty: dip the rims of the glasses in corn syrup or vanilla icing then dip the coated rims in coconut. Enjoy! ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut, canned vanilla icing or corn syrup
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Festive Snow Punch Step by Step
Create the banana mixture : Blend 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 5 medium ripe bananas, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and 2 cups half-and-half until smooth. Cover and place in the fridge for up to an hour.
Add soda and ice cream: Just before serving, pour lemon/banana mixture into a punch bowl, stir in 1 liter of soda, and top with scoops of vanilla ice cream.
Prepare the glasses and serve: Dip the rims of the glasses in corn syrup or vanilla icing, then dip the coated rims in coconut. Enjoy!
How to Store
If you want to get a head start on this punch, you can prepare the banana mixture 2-3 days in advance, but it may change color.
Once you add the soda and ice cream, this punch is best served right away, so only prepare what you think you’ll need.
Serving Suggestions
I like to make this non-alcoholic punch for parties, gatherings, holidays, and even kids’ parties. I like to serve it with finger foods and snacks like pink yogurt covered pretzels , savory potato skin bites or, to keep things on the healthier side, I’ll prepare this veggie dip .
other festive drink recipes
Frozen Caramel Hot Chocolate
Slow Cooker Peppermint Hot Chocolate Recipe
Malted Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix Recipe
Chocolate Banana Malt Milkshake
Festive Snow Punch (Non Alcoholic)
Ingredients
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 5 medium ripe bananas
- ¾ cup granulated sugar; superfine if possible
- 2 cups half-and-half
- 1 liter lemon-lime soda
- ½ gallon vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
Optional Rim
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- canned vanilla icing or corn syrup
Instructions
- Place lemon juice, bananas and sugar in a blender, cover and mix until smooth. Add half-and-half, cover and blend until smooth. Cover and refrigerate up to 1 hour. 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, 5 medium ripe bananas, ¾ cup granulated sugar; superfine, 2 cups half-and-half
- Just before serving, pour lemon/banana mixture into a punch bowl. Stir in soda and top with scoops of ice cream. 1 liter lemon-lime soda, ½ gallon vanilla ice cream or frozen yogurt
- Optional, but so pretty: dip the rims of the glasses in corn syrup or vanilla icing then dip the coated rims in coconut. Enjoy! ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut, canned vanilla icing or corn syrup
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
