Quick and refreshing, this Sparkling Strawberry Punch is festive and can be served at showers, picnics, on holidays, or simply as a pick-me-up on a hot summer afternoon.
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Sparkling Strawberry Punch
It took awhile for summer to hit Ohio, but when summer decides to come, it comes in full force! We’ve been having beautiful weather. Yes, there’s been some hot, humid days, but that’s summer in Ohio.
We spent last weekend with family, trying to get cousins together one last time before the school rush starts. There were sleepovers, lots of outside games, birthday celebrations (my baby turned 10!) and cookouts. Fire roasted hot dogs are a must when the cousins get together.
Today I’m sharing just the way to beat the summer heat and a refreshing addition to your picnic: Sparkling Strawberry Punch. It’s a sweet and tangy blend of lemonade, ginger ale, and Kraft JELL-O. Wait…what’s that you say? JELL-O in a drink? Yes! Sounds strange, but it is a great way to add an unbelievable punch of fruity flavor to a sweet drink.
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This summer drink recipe is a simple 4 ingredients. You’ll heat two cups of water, dissolve the JELL-O in the hot water, mix in the cold lemonade concentrate and ginger ale. Then you’ll mix it up and it’s ready to be served.
Because this punch has the flavors of strawberry and lemons, it’s fun to jazz up your glasses with slices of fresh lemon and sweet strawberries. Add this fruit directly to the punch bowl, or keep it on the side for guests to add themselves.
My kids devoured this sparkling strawberry punch. Drinks are one of those menu items that I often overlook when planning for a cookout. So when they get a special red juice instead of plain ol’ water, they’re some happy kids.
Quick and refreshing, this Sparkling Strawberry Punch is festive and can be served at showers, picnics, on holidays, or simply as a pick-me-up on a hot summer afternoon.
- 6 ounces strawberry Jell-O 2 3 ounce boxes
- 2 cups boiling water
- 24 ounces frozen lemonade concentrate defrosted
- 2 liters ginger ale to taste*
Dissolve the JELL-O in the hot water.
Stir in the lemonade and add the ginger ale.
Serve over ice. Serve immediately.
This recipes makes about 1 gallon.
*Add in the ginger ale slowly and so that you get the flavor of punch that you'd like. I added just a little bit less than 2 liters of ginger ale.
Jill``` says
Has anyone tried this with other flavors of Jello?“
Julie Clark says
I haven’t, but I’m betting any flavor would be good!
Katie Read says
Any ideas for a non carbonated substitute for the ginger ale? I’m wanting to make this for my kiddos but I’m afraid the ginger ale will go flat before we drink a whole gallon.
Julie Clark says
Maybe apple juice? or even white grape juice? I think either could work!
Lisa says
If I make this the night before, will it turn jello hard?
Julie Clark says
I’ve not made it that far in advance, so I’m not sure. I always make it the day of since it is so quick to make!
Valerie says
Frozen lemonade or frozen lemonade concentrate?
Julie Clark says
lemonade concentrate. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. I updated the recipe. 🙂
Connie says
I’m confused about the frozen lemonade concentrate. Is that 24 oz of concentrate as in directly from the can or is it 24 oz of concentrate mixed with water according to the directions on the can?. I haven’t tried the recipe yet but
Julie Clark says
It is 24 ounces of lemonade concentrate.