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Grinch Punch is a bright, citrus-forward holiday drink made with just five ingredients: Kool-Aid, sugar, pineapple juice, frozen lemonade concentrate, and Sprite. It's designed for easy family preparation and serves a crowd.
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Pour 2 quarts of water in a 1 gallon pitcher.
Add the Kool-aid mix and sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
Add the pineapple juice and lemonade and stir well.
To top the rim of a glass, dip the top in water then dip into the sanding sugar.
Just before serving, add the Sprite and ice to the pitcher.
Carefully pour the Grinch punch into the glasses dipped in the red sanding sugar.
Serve and Enjoy!
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Store prepared punch (without Sprite) in the refrigerator up to 24 hours; add Sprite and ice immediately before serving for best carbonation.
1-gallon pitcher · stirring spoon
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Yes, prepare the base (Kool-Aid, sugar, pineapple juice, and lemonade) up to 24 hours ahead. Add Sprite and ice just before serving to keep it fizzy.
Use powdered drink mix in lemon-lime flavor, or substitute with fresh lemon-lime juice combined with sugar for a homemade version.
This recipe makes approximately 1 gallon, which yields about 8–10 servings depending on glass size.
Yes, you can omit the Sprite for a less fizzy punch, or replace it with another lemon-lime soda or ginger ale for variation.
Dip the rim of each glass in water first, then immediately dip into the red sanding sugar. The moisture helps the sugar adhere.
