Ginger Ale Punch Recipes

Punch is a drink that is made by mixing different fruit juices, and sometimes alcoholic beverages like vodka, rum, etc. Punch drinks was originated in India, and it was the English sailors who took this drink to their country in the 17th century. The word 'punch' is actually coined from the Hindi word 'panch', which means five, because actual punch drinks are made of five ingredients including lemon, spices or tea, sugar, spirit, and water. Though at that time punch was made with alcoholic drinks, today punch drinks are made of different types of fruits and other ingredients.

One different variety of punch drinks is ginger ale punch. Ginger ale is a carbonated drink that has the flavor of ginger. Earlier, it was made from golden ginger ale, which gave the drink a strong flavor and dark color. These days, however, it is usually made from dry ginger ale. Adding the ale to punch drinks enhances the taste, making it a great drink. Here are some recipes for you to savor.

Recipe #1

Ingredients

• 8 bottles ginger ale
• 16 tablespoons orange squash
• Mint leaves, chopped
• 2 teacups mixed fruit (apples, oranges, strawberries, bananas, etc.)
• Crushed ice

Preparation

In a large jug, pour in the chilled ale, followed by orange squash. Stir once and add the mixed fruits and chopped mint leaves. You can chill this punch in the refrigerator and serve with crushed ice.

Recipe #2

Ingredients

• 4 quarts ginger ale, dry
• 1 pint strawberries, frozen
• 1 can limeade concentrate
• 2 cans water
• 1 can frozen orange juice, concentrated
• 2 large cans pineapple juice, unsweetened
• 8 ounces sugar
• 1 can lemonade, frozen
• 2 quarts soda water

Preparation

Take orange juice, lemonade, pineapple juice and limeade in a large drink container along with water and sugar. Stir the mixture till the sugar dissolves completely. Add strawberries and keep it for chilling. Serve in punch glasses by mixing the ale and soda into it.

Recipe #3

Ingredients

• 1 can lemonade, frozen
• 2 bottles ginger ale
• 1 can fruit punch, frozen
• 8 cans water
• 1 can orange juice, frozen
• 1 can raspberry juice, frozen

Preparation

The first step to make this fruit punch is to combine all the frozen fruit juices in a bowl. Pour water into it and put it in the refrigerator. While serving, fill half the cup with this fruit punch and the other half with ginger ale.

Recipe #4

Ingredients

• 1 quart ginger ale, chilled
• 1 pound fresh peaches
• ¼ cup lime juice

Preparation

Peel the peaches and slice them into pieces. Mix the peaches and lime juice in an electric blender and blend till it becomes a smooth mixture. Fill a punch bowl with ice and pour this punch drink in it. Mix the ale on top it and serve chilled.

Recipe #5

Ingredients

• 8 ounces pineapple juice
• 16 ounces ginger ale, chilled
• 16 ounces orange juice
• 1 pint rainbow sherbet
• 8 ounces sugar
• ¾ cup lemon juice
• 1 quart cranberry juice

Preparation

Combine all the fruit juices (orange, pineapple, cranberry and lemon juice) in a large vessel. Add sugar and stir till it blends completely. Place it in the refrigerator for chilling. Serve the punch by adding the ale and rainbow sherbet and mix well. This recipe can be made for a cocktail party by adding vodka to it.

These easy to make combinations will be loved by everyone. So next time you have a party at home, do not forget to try some of these fruit punches. I am sure it will be a hit among your guests.