Description
Santa Snowball Punch is a festive and creamy holiday beverage combining tart cranberry nectar, sweet raspberry jam, fizzy lemon-lime soda, and rich vanilla ice cream. Perfect for holiday parties, this punch is easy to assemble and serves a crowd, providing a refreshing and indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (32 oz) bottle cranberry nectar (or cranberry juice)
- 1 (12 oz) jar seedless red raspberry jam
- 1.5 (2-liter) bottles lemon-lime soda, chilled
- 1.75 quarts vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Combine the cranberry nectar and raspberry jam: In a large punch bowl, pour the entire bottle of cranberry nectar. Add the seedless red raspberry jam and gently stir until the jam is fully dissolved and evenly mixed into the nectar, creating a sweet and tart base for your punch.
- Add the lemon-lime soda: Slowly pour in the chilled lemon-lime soda to the punch bowl. Stir gently to avoid losing too much carbonation, blending the soda with the cranberry and raspberry mixture for a fizzy and flavorful punch.
- Incorporate vanilla ice cream: Just before serving, add the 1.75 quarts of vanilla ice cream to the punch bowl. The ice cream will start to melt slightly creating a creamy, snowball-like texture and appearance, enhancing the festive vibe of this holiday drink.
- Serve immediately: Ladle the punch into individual cups or glasses and serve right away for the best experience of the creamy, fizzy, and fruity holiday punch.
Notes
- For extra festive presentation, garnish with fresh cranberries or mint leaves.
- Use cranberry nectar for a smoother, less tart flavor than cranberry juice.
- Serve immediately after adding the ice cream to retain the snowball texture.
- Can be prepared in advance without the soda and ice cream; add them just before serving.
- This recipe is non-alcoholic but can be spiked with a splash of vodka or rum if desired for adults.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
