the creamy orange punch

the creamy orange punch

perfect for a large gathering of 25–30 people:

Giant Creamy Orange Party Punch (Serves 25–30)

Ingredients:

2 gallons orange juice (no pulp)

1 gallon pineapple juice

1 quart (4 cups) cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)

1 quart (4 cups) half-and-half or heavy cream

1.5 liters vodka or light rum (optional)

2 liters lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7UP), chilled

Ice (at least 10 pounds of crushed or cubed)

Garnish: 2–3 oranges (sliced), 1 jar maraschino cherries (with stems)

Instructions:

1. In a large drink dispenser or punch bowl (or even a clean cooler with a spout), combine orange juice, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and half-and-half.
2. Whisk or stir very well until everything is smooth and well mixed.
3. Stir in the alcohol if you’re making the adult version.
4. Right before serving, gently mix in the lemon-lime soda to keep it fizzy.
5. Add a generous amount of ice or serve over ice in each glass.
6. Garnish the punch bowl or glasses with orange slices and cherries.
   Tip:
   For a prettier look like the one in the photo, swirl the cream of coconut and cream in after adding the juices for a marbled effect.

perfect for a large gathering of 25–30 people:

Giant Creamy Orange Party Punch (Serves 25–30)

Ingredients:

2 gallons orange juice (no pulp)

1 gallon pineapple juice

1 quart (4 cups) cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)

1 quart (4 cups) half-and-half or heavy cream

1.5 liters vodka or light rum (optional)

2 liters lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7UP), chilled

Ice (at least 10 pounds of crushed or cubed)

Garnish: 2–3 oranges (sliced), 1 jar maraschino cherries (with stems)

Instructions:

1. In a large drink dispenser or punch bowl (or even a clean cooler with a spout), combine orange juice, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and half-and-half.
2. Whisk or stir very well until everything is smooth and well mixed.
3. Stir in the alcohol if you’re making the adult version.
4. Right before serving, gently mix in the lemon-lime soda to keep it fizzy.
5. Add a generous amount of ice or serve over ice in each glass.
6. Garnish the punch bowl or glasses with orange slices and cherries.
   Tip:
   For a prettier look like the one in the photo, swirl the cream of coconut and cream in after adding the juices for a marbled effect.

the creamy orange punch

perfect for a large gathering of 25–30 people:

Giant Creamy Orange Party Punch (Serves 25–30)

Ingredients:

2 gallons orange juice (no pulp)

1 gallon pineapple juice

1 quart (4 cups) cream of coconut (like Coco Lopez)

1 quart (4 cups) half-and-half or heavy cream

1.5 liters vodka or light rum (optional)

2 liters lemon-lime soda (Sprite or 7UP), chilled

Ice (at least 10 pounds of crushed or cubed)

Garnish: 2–3 oranges (sliced), 1 jar maraschino cherries (with stems)

Instructions:

1. In a large drink dispenser or punch bowl (or even a clean cooler with a spout), combine orange juice, pineapple juice, cream of coconut, and half-and-half.
2. Whisk or stir very well until everything is smooth and well mixed.
3. Stir in the alcohol if you’re making the adult version.
4. Right before serving, gently mix in the lemon-lime soda to keep it fizzy.
5. Add a generous amount of ice or serve over ice in each glass.
6. Garnish the punch bowl or glasses with orange slices and cherries.
   Tip:
   For a prettier look like the one in the photo, swirl the cream of coconut and cream in after adding the juices for a marbled effect.