Tangy lime sherbet meets fizzy soda for a refreshing party drink.
# 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 (4 cups) lime sherbet
05 - 1 lime, thinly sliced
06 - Fresh mint leaves for garnish
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Pour lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, and fresh lime juice into a large punch bowl. Stir gently to combine without losing carbonation.
02 - Scoop rounds of lime sherbet and drop them into the punch mixture.
03 - Allow punch to sit for 2-3 minutes so sherbet softens slightly and creates a frothy layer on top.
04 - Gently stir once or twice to swirl sherbet through punch. Garnish with lime slices and mint leaves. Serve immediately in chilled glasses.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
Takes literally ten minutes from start to serving, which means zero stress when you're already juggling party prep
That sherbet melting into the soda creates the most gorgeous creamy fizz that looks like something from a fancy bakery window
02 -
The sherbet keeps melting as it sits, so after about thirty minutes you'll want to give it another gentle stir to redistribute the creamy goodness
If you're making this for an outdoor summer party, set the punch bowl in a larger container filled with ice to keep it cold without diluting it
03 -
Sprinkle a tiny pinch of kosher salt over the whole thing right before serving, it sounds weird but it makes all the flavors pop like you would not believe
If your sherbet is rock hard from the freezer, microwave the container for ten seconds, then scoop, and thank me later when your wrist doesn't hurt