Holiday Punch

Welcome back!  Today is day 4 of the 12 days of Christmas Sweets series here at Dessert Now, Dinner Later!  What is a holiday party without punch?  This drink is one my family has EVERY YEAR at both Thanksgiving & Christmas.  It's a non-alcoholic drink that is great for the whole family.  With just a few ingredients it whips up so fast & will be gone just as fast as it is made!  You can also dip the rims of your glasses in green sugar crystals for a fun holiday look!  Also, you are getting a bonus recipe today!  I am sharing my lightened up version of the same drink, which my mom thinks tastes better than the original.  (I think I might have to agree with her, but they are both delicious.)  If you are counting calories, you will want the second recipe.  Enjoy!  See you back here tomorrow!

Holiday Punch

Recipe by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 1 packet Tropical Punch Kool-Aid
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups cold water, chilled
• 2 cups pineapple juice, chilled
• 1 liter club soda, chilled

1. Mix kool-aid packet with sugar, water & juice.  Stir until sugar dissolves.  Chill in fridge.
2. Just before serving add cold club soda & give it a light stir to keep the carbonation.  *Makes 2 quarts.  (We usually buy enough to make this twice.)

*For fun: Dip rims of glasses in water or pineapple juice & then on a plate with green sugar crystals for a fancy holiday look.

**BONUS- Here is a lighter version for those counting calories.

Holiday Punch LIGHT

Recipe by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 2 packets Tropical Punch Crystal Light (or equivalent store brand packet)
• 4 cups water, chilled
• 2-Liter bottle Sprite Zero

1. Mix Tropical Punch Crystal Light juice packets with chilled water.
2. Add Sprite Zero just before serving.  *Makes 4 quarts.

Welcome back!  Today is day 4 of the 12 days of Christmas Sweets series here at Dessert Now, Dinner Later!  What is a holiday party without punch?  This drink is one my family has EVERY YEAR at both Thanksgiving & Christmas.  It's a non-alcoholic drink that is great for the whole family.  With just a few ingredients it whips up so fast & will be gone just as fast as it is made!  You can also dip the rims of your glasses in green sugar crystals for a fun holiday look!  Also, you are getting a bonus recipe today!  I am sharing my lightened up version of the same drink, which my mom thinks tastes better than the original.  (I think I might have to agree with her, but they are both delicious.)  If you are counting calories, you will want the second recipe.  Enjoy!  See you back here tomorrow!

Holiday Punch

Recipe by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 1 packet Tropical Punch Kool-Aid
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 cups cold water, chilled
• 2 cups pineapple juice, chilled
• 1 liter club soda, chilled

1. Mix kool-aid packet with sugar, water & juice.  Stir until sugar dissolves.  Chill in fridge.
2. Just before serving add cold club soda & give it a light stir to keep the carbonation.  *Makes 2 quarts.  (We usually buy enough to make this twice.)

*For fun: Dip rims of glasses in water or pineapple juice & then on a plate with green sugar crystals for a fancy holiday look.

**BONUS- Here is a lighter version for those counting calories.

Holiday Punch LIGHT

Recipe by: Amber (Dessert Now, Dinner Later!)

• 2 packets Tropical Punch Crystal Light (or equivalent store brand packet)
• 4 cups water, chilled
• 2-Liter bottle Sprite Zero

1. Mix Tropical Punch Crystal Light juice packets with chilled water.
2. Add Sprite Zero just before serving.  *Makes 4 quarts.