By Becky Hardin
Published Mar 11, 2019
Lime Sherbet Punch is the perfect St. Patrick’s Day punch to celebrate the holiday. This fun green punch is made with pineapple juice, ginger ale, kool-aid mix, and sherbet. It can be made as a cocktail or as a non-alcoholic St. Patrick’s Day drink recipe. It’s the perfect sherbet punch for a crowd!
What’s in This Lime Sherbet Punch Recipe?
This delicious sherbet punch comes together so fast and uses only 5 ingredients, making it perfect for parties. It’s the best St. Patrick’s Day drink for a crowd, but cute for baby showers, Easter, or any festive celebration too.
- Kool-Aid Mix: Use 2 packets of the lemon-lime dry powder mix. This adds flavor and the bright green color to our punch.
- Pineapple Juice: Use chilled pineapple juice. This adds a delicious, fruity, citrusy flavor.
- Ginger Ale: This adds carbonation and a bit of ginger flavor. You can substitute a lemon-lime soda (like Sprite ), seltzer, or ginger beer.
- Water: Cold water fills out the punch, and helps to dilute and blend the other ingredients.
- Lime Sherbet: Scoops of sherbet add flavor, sweetness, and texture to the punch. As it melts it will create a creamy, frothy texture. Sorbet will also work, although it won’t be as creamy.
Alcoholic St. Patrick’s Day Punch
The base recipe for this green lime sherbet punch is non-alcoholic, which makes it family-friendly! But when we want a little spice, we like to make it alcoholic. We recommend adding vodka or tequila, although gin or white rum would also work well. A lime-flavored vodka would be even better!
Just stir in about 1 standard bottle (24 ounces) of liquor with the rest of the ingredients, or to your taste. You could also make a non-alcoholic punch, and add 1 shot of liquor to each individual cup as you serve.
How to Store and Reheat
This lime sherbet punch recipe is best served immediately. If made too far ahead of time or stored, the sherbet will dissolve and the carbonation will flatten, so the quality won’t be as good.
However, we have found that the punch (minus the sherbet) will keep well in a pitcher in the refrigerator for a few hours. Add a little extra ginger ale just before serving to refresh the carbonation.
Serving Suggestions
This delicious lime party punch is great for serving along with appetizers, party snacks, and other drinks and cocktails. Make these Reuben egg rolls for St. Patty’s Day parties, or tortilla roll-ups for any occasion. Candy Rice Krispie Treats make fun kids’ treats for something sweet.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
You can scoop sherbet into individual cups and pour the punch on top as you serve if you want to keep it intact (more like a float). Otherwise, add it right into the punch bowl!
5-Star Reviews
“We mixed up a batch today and my kids loved it! I can’t wait to make it again!” -Jamie
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ ½ ounce Kool-Aid lemon-lime powdered drink mix (2 (¼-ounce) packages)
- ▢ 46 ounces canned pineapple juice chilled (1 large can)
- ▢ 8 cups cold water (2 quarts)
- ▢ 4 liters ginger ale chilled (2 (2-liter) bottles)
- ▢ 16 scoops lime sherbet for serving
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except the sherbet) in a large punch bowl (or split the recipe into two large pitchers). Stir to combine. ½ ounce Kool-Aid lemon-lime powdered drink mix, 46 ounces canned pineapple juice, 8 cups cold water, 4 liters ginger ale
- You can add the sherbet directly to the punch bowl or to each individual glass when ready to serve. 16 scoops lime sherbet
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
More Punch Recipes To Try
- Easy Holiday Punch
- Strawberry Lemonade Party Punch
- Strawberry Margarita Punch
Lime Sherbet Punch (St. Patrick’s Day Punch)
Ingredients
- ½ ounce Kool-Aid lemon-lime powdered drink mix (2 (¼-ounce) packages)
- 46 ounces canned pineapple juice chilled (1 large can)
- 8 cups cold water (2 quarts)
- 4 liters ginger ale chilled (2 (2-liter) bottles)
- 16 scoops lime sherbet for serving
Instructions
- Add all ingredients (except the sherbet) in a large punch bowl (or split the recipe into two large pitchers). Stir to combine. ½ ounce Kool-Aid lemon-lime powdered drink mix, 46 ounces canned pineapple juice, 8 cups cold water, 4 liters ginger ale
- You can add the sherbet directly to the punch bowl or to each individual glass when ready to serve. 16 scoops lime sherbet
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
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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
