12 Days of Holiday Recipes Day 6: Icy, Booze-Free Punch

12.17.2011 | 1 min read

Food and Recipes

There may be many drinks floating around during your holiday season, but have you thought about a tasty, kid-friendly option? We’ve already shared with you the yummy recipe for Ginger-Spiced Hot Cocoa, but here is a great idea to give the kids – and adults – a sweet, cool treat at only 73 calories per serving.

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) cherry gelatin

3/4 cup sugar

2 cups boiling water

1 can (46 ounces) pineapple juice

6 cups cold water

2 liters ginger ale, chilled

Directions

In a 4-qt. freezer-proof container, dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling water. Stir in pineapple juice and cold water. Cover and freeze overnight. Remove from the freezer 2 hours before serving. Place in a punch bowl; stir in ginger ale just before serving. Yield: 32-36 servings (5-3/4 quarts).

Enjoy!

Photo Credit: tymesynk

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