Green Lime Sherbet Punch (Printable)

A bright lime sherbet drink with soda and pineapple juice, perfect for summer refreshment.

# What You'll Need:

→ Punch Base

01 - 2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled
02 - 1 liter pineapple juice, chilled
03 - 1/2 cup fresh lime juice

→ Sherbet & Garnish

04 - 1 quart lime sherbet (about 4 cups)
05 - 1 lime, thinly sliced for garnish
06 - Fresh mint leaves, optional for garnish

# Directions:

01 - Pour the chilled lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, and fresh lime juice into a large punch bowl. Stir gently to combine without losing carbonation.
02 - Use an ice cream scoop to add rounds of lime sherbet to the punch mixture, distributing evenly across the surface.
03 - Allow the punch to rest for 2-3 minutes so the sherbet begins to melt and creates a frothy, creamy layer on top.
04 - Stir once or twice with a ladle to swirl the melting sherbet through the punch, creating a marbled effect.
05 - Float lime slices and fresh mint leaves on top. Serve immediately in chilled glasses.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The frothy green layer on top makes every pour feel like a celebration
  • Takes ten minutes from fridge to serving bowl with zero cooking required
  • That sherbet melting into soda creates the most gorgeous swirled effect
02 -
  • The sherbet melts faster than ice cream, so do not add it until guests are literally walking in the door
  • Room temperature soda loses its fizz quickly, making the whole drink feel flat and sad
  • Overstirring turns that beautiful frothy top into a watery mess, less is definitely more here
03 -
  • Use diet soda or sugar-free sherbet and nobody notices the difference except their waistlines
  • Freeze some lime juice in ice cube trays to add extra lime flavor without watering it down

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