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A three-tiered dessert stand filled with white chocolate dipped cookies, chocolate bark, and strawberries filled with cream at a Christmas party.

Easy Grinch Punch Recipe

A vibrant green, fizzy holiday punch made with Kool-Aid, pineapple juice, and Sprite. It's the perfect kid-friendly drink for Christmas parties!
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 quarts Water 8 cups
  • 2 packets Unsweetened Lemon-Lime Kool-Aid 0.13 oz each
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 can 12 oz Pineapple Juice
  • 1 can 12 oz Frozen Lemonade Concentrate, thawed
  • 1/2 liter Sprite or lemon-lime soda
  • Ice
  • Optional: Red Sanding Sugar for glass rim

Instructions
 

  • Pour 2 quarts of water into a 1-gallon pitcher.
  • Add the Kool-Aid mix and sugar; stir vigorously until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  • Add the pineapple juice and thawed lemonade concentrate. Stir well.
  • To Rim the Glasses: Dip the rim of a glass in a shallow bowl of water, then dip into red sanding sugar to coat.
  • Just before serving, add the Sprite and ice to the pitcher.
  • Carefully pour into the rimmed glasses and enjoy!

Notes

Thawing Tip: Let the lemonade concentrate sit on the counter for 20-30 minutes before making to ensure it mixes smoothly.
Adult Version: Add 1 cup of vodka or coconut rum to the pitcher for a spiked version.
Make Ahead: You can mix the water, Kool-Aid, sugar, and juices 24 hours in advance. Add the Sprite and ice just before serving.