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St Patrick’s Day Punch is a fun and festive green drink that’s perfect for celebrating the holiday. Made with simple ingredients like pineapple juice, ginger ale, and lime sherbet, this easy punch is sweet, refreshing, and always a hit with kids.
As a mom of 8, we love celebrating holidays with simple recipes that everyone can enjoy. This bright green punch is one of our favorite St Patrick’s Day traditions because it’s quick to make and perfect for parties, family dinners, or after-school treats.
If you love this shamrock punch recipe, then you love this Simple Green Punch Recipe. My kids love adding in the sherbert for a fun drink to make on St Patrick’s Day. For another drink idea that kids love is this Cotton Candy Drink! It makes the perfect party drink.
Why You’ll Love This St Patrick’s Day Punch
- Fun holiday drink – The bright green color makes it perfect for St Patrick’s Day celebrations.
- Kid-friendly punch – Sweet and bubbly flavors make this drink a favorite with kids.
- Quick and easy to make – Just mix a few ingredients and top with lime sherbet.
- Perfect for parties – Great for school events, family gatherings, or holiday dinners.
Recipe Snapshot
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chill Time: 30 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Best For: Holiday parties and kids’ celebrations
- Flavor: Sweet, fruity, and refreshing
Ingredients
- Lemon-Lime Flavor Powdered Mix (like Kool-Aid) – Adds citrus flavor and helps give the punch its bright green color.
- Pineapple Juice – Adds natural sweetness and balances the citrus flavors.
- Ginger Ale – Creates the bubbly texture that makes punch fun and refreshing.
- Lime Sherbet (for serving) – The sherbet adds creaminess and creates the classic frothy punch topping.
How to Make St Patrick’s Day Punch
Step 1 – In a large pitcher or punch bowl, stir together the drink mix, pineapple juice, ginger ale, and cold water.
Step 2 – Stir right before serving and serve topped with the lime sherbet and slice limes. Enjoy!
Tips for Success
- Chill the punch first – Allowing the punch to chill before adding sherbet helps keep the drink cold longer.
- Add sherbet right before serving – This keeps the punch bubbly and prevents the sherbet from melting too quickly.
- Use a large punch bowl – This makes it easy for guests to serve themselves at parties.
Variation Ideas
- Lemon Lime Soda – You can substitute the powdered mix for a lemon lime soda. Use Sierra Mist, Sprite or 7-Up for a tasty variation.
- Sherbet – For a twist variation you can add in orange sherbet or rainbow sherbet to make this Orange Sherbet Punch.
- Alcohol – Feel free to add in alcohol of choice to this green punch if serving to adults. Make a cocktail punch with tequila, champagne, and prosecco. Garnish the glass with slice of lime for a fun drink.
Frequently Asked Questions
Refrigerate any green party punch leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
This punch is best made the day that you are serving. Since it needs time to chill, I usually make it no more than about an hour before serving. It is best served lemon lime soda has the carbonation.
Depending on the glass size, you can easily serve about 8-10 people with this recipe. Feel free to double if you need to serve more.
St. Patrick’s Day Punch
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ ounces Lemon-Lime Powdered Mix like Kool-Aid
- 46 ounces Pineapple Juice
- 2 Liters Ginger Ale
- 2 quarts Cold Water
- Lime Sherbet for serving
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Instructions
- Stir 2 ¼ ounces of lemon-lime powdered mix, 46 ounces of pineapple juice, 2 liters of ginger ale, and 2 quarts of cold water, together in a large pitcher or pinch bowl. Chill for 30-60 minutes.
- Stir right before serving and serve topped with the lime sherbet. Enjoy!
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This St Patrick’s Day Punch is a fun and festive drink that’s perfect for holiday parties or family celebrations. If you make this recipe, please leave a comment or star rating and let us know how your family enjoyed it!
