This Cranberry Punch is the perfect drink for your next party. It’s not only refreshing but also easy to make. Read on to find out how to make this delightful drink.
Ingredients
- 1 qt. cranberry juice
- 1 qt. ginger ale
- 1 small cherry Jell-O
- 1 c. boiling water
- 6 oz. frozen lemonade
- 3 c. cold water
Mixing Process
- Mix and put in punch bowl.
- Top with sherbert.
Calorie: 150
Total cooking time:10 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
The Great Cranberry Punch Experiment
Picture me, in my kitchen, surrounded by an army of ingredients. Today’s mission? Prepare a cranberry punch that is not only delicious, but also a spectacle for the eyes. The main players in this saga are a qt. of cranberry juice, another qt. of ginger ale, a small cherry Jell-O, 1 c. of boiling water, 6 oz. of frozen lemonade, and 3 c. of cold water.
The Unholy Union of Cranberry Juice and Ginger Ale
The first step in this quest was to combine the cranberry juice and ginger ale. Now, you might think that this would be an easy task. But you would be wrong. Mixing cranberry juice and ginger ale is like trying to mix oil and water, cats and dogs, or socks and sandals. They don’t naturally want to go together, but with a bit of persuasion, they eventually get along.
The Sudden Appearance of Jell-O
Next, I had to tackle the cherry Jell-O. I have a love-hate relationship with Jell-O. On one hand, it’s fun and wobbly and reminds me of childhood parties. On the other hand, it’s a weird, gelatinous entity that seems to have a life of its own. But I digress. I bravely combined the Jell-O powder with the boiling water, creating a red, steaming concoction that looked like something out of a mad scientist’s lab.
The Frozen Lemonade Debacle
Lemonade is usually a benign, friendly sort of beverage. Frozen lemonade, however, is a whole different beast. It’s like a lemonade popsicle, but without the stick or the fun. As I wrestled the frozen lemonade out of its can, I couldn’t help but wonder why I hadn’t just bought regular lemonade. But no matter, I eventually wrestled it into submission and into the punch bowl it went.
The Cold Water Calamity
You’d think adding cold water would be the easiest part of this whole process, right? Wrong. In my excitement, I managed to spill half the water on the counter, creating a small lake that my cat immediately decided was her new favorite drinking spot. After mopping up the mess and refilling the water, I finally added it to the punch bowl, creating a swirling, colorful mixture that was starting to look suspiciously like punch.
The Grand Finale: Sherbert
The final step was to top the punch with sherbert. Now, I don’t know about you, but I’ve always found sherbert to be a rather mysterious entity. Is it ice cream? Is it sorbet? Who knows? Regardless, it added a delightful pop of color and a cool, creamy texture to the punch, making it a true spectacle to behold.
The Verdict
As I took a sip of my freshly made cranberry punch, I couldn’t help but laugh. Despite the mishaps and the mess, I had managed to create a punch that was not only delicious, but also quite beautiful. And at the end of the day, isn’t that what cooking is all about? It’s not just about the food, it’s about the journey, the laughs, and the memories you make along the way. So here’s to the cranberry punch, and to many more cooking misadventures to come!
