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Grinch Punch is an easy, crowd-pleasing holiday drink made with limeade, lemon-lime soda, green Hawaiian punch, and sherbet that serves well at Christmas parties and family gatherings. Its bright green color and sugar-rimmed cups make it instantly festive and fun for kids.
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Get cups ready by adding Grinch stickers to the cups
Cut the limes into wedges
Cut a slit into each lime wedge
Place the lime over the rim of a cup and rub it all the way around so the juices stick to the rim.
Pour some sugar crystals (green or red) into a small plate - enough to cover the plate.
Turn the wet-adhere rimmed cup over and spin it around so the sugar crystals adhere to the cup rim. Tilt the cup so the sugars also stick to the front of the rim.
Repeat for all of the cups.
Squeeze the limeade concentrate into the punch bowl
Pour the entire 2 liters of lemon-lime soda over the limeade
Add 3 cups of green punch - more if you have room for it
Stir until well mixed, and the concentrate is dissolved
Finally, spoon sherbet onto the top surface of the punch
Set the Grinch cups in front of the punch for your guests to fill up
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Pour unused punch into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Sherbet will melt quickly, so add fresh sherbet if reheating for another gathering.
punch bowl · small plate (for sugar rimming)
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Yes, mix the limeade concentrate, lemon-lime soda, and green Hawaiian punch in advance and refrigerate. Add the sherbet just before serving so it floats and stays fluffy.
Vanilla ice cream, lime ice cream, or lime gelato work well. You can also use lime-flavored frozen yogurt for a lighter option.
This punch serves approximately 12-16 guests, depending on cup size. You can double the recipe for larger parties.
No, the rim decoration is optional. Regular granulated sugar works if you don't have sanding sugar, or skip the rim entirely for a simpler presentation.
Fresh lime juice can work, but use about 1/2 to 3/4 cup and adjust to taste since concentrate is more potent. Start with less and add more if needed.
