Springtime Punch

Name: Springtime Punch
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts)
Ingredients: 2 cups sugar; 2-1/2 cups water; 1 cup lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons); 1 cup orange juice (2 to 3 oranges); 3/4 cup thawed pineapple juice concentrate; 2 quarts ginger ale, chilled

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling

Yield 12 servings (3 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

I use this punch to start off a party. Its blend of lemon, orange and pineapple juices defines the sunny color and fruity flavor, while ginger ale adds zesty fizz. The floating fresh strawberries in the punch bowl adds flair to this beverage.—Janet Moonberry, Peoria, Illinois

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
2-1/2 cups water
1 cup lemon juice (3 to 4 lemons)
1 cup orange juice (2 to 3 oranges)
3/4 cup thawed pineapple juice concentrate
2 quarts ginger ale, chilled

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring sugar and water to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes; remove from the heat. Stir in the lemon, orange and pineapple juices. Refrigerate. Just before serving; transfer to a punch bowl; stir in ginger ale.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 231 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 12mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (58g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.