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Posted by tickles on 08-Dec-2007 19:07 Report
Non-alcoholic punch recipe
Hi,
I want to make a non-alcoholic punch for Christmas day and its been years since I have made it so I need a good basic recipe with real fruit-not tinned.
So far the ingredients I have are-
3L tin Golden Circle tropical punch
1.5L lemonade
1.5L gingerale
Plus I will cut up fruit,
Have I left anything Out?
thanks
tickles
 
Replied by godmothergifts on 08-Dec-2007 19:18 (Ref 898542) Report
all your ingredients plus a bottle of sparkling maison is good in it too and if you use tin fruit salad it is good to freeze in a block as it takes longerr to melt so you always get a little fruit in each cup and ice....
mmmmmmmmmmm i love punch might have to make that christmas day as well.
 
Replied by tickles on 08-Dec-2007 19:38 (Ref 898563) Report
Thanks for that, now that you mention it I did freeze some fruit and liquid in ice cubes to keep it cold and to use to top up as normal ice cubes just make it watery.
tickles
Replied by loudsammy on 08-Dec-2007 20:14 (Ref 898638) Report
I use what you have said but also add a bottle of fanta, a bottle sparkling apple cider, and two bottles of real ginger beer as well. YUMMO!! Love it!!
Replied by nara120 on 08-Dec-2007 21:31 (Ref 898813) Report
Hi tickles,
When making ice blocks we add one or two mint leaves. Adds flavour slowly when melting in the punch!
YUM!!
And we also add strawberries too.
And a pot of cold tea!!  Very very important!!
Happy punching!  LOL
Lee :p
Replied by 1234ckc on 08-Dec-2007 21:33 (Ref 898816) Report
We add about a litre of cold peppermint tea.  Just gives it a nice fresh taste.
 
 
Replied by lees67 on 08-Dec-2007 21:37 (Ref 898821) Report
So it's 9 pm and I have to go make punch now! It sounds so yummy I can't wait til tomorrow.
Replied by bubbles111 on 08-Dec-2007 22:26 (Ref 898883) Report
Just one suggestion. 
 
freeze in a suitable size container to fit your punch bowl or jug- a brew of tea and mint leaves or some fruit.
This keeps the punch beautifully cold without thawing as quickly as small icecubes.
 
Enjoy!
Replied by tickles on 08-Dec-2007 22:35 (Ref 898897) Report
Thank you for all the suggestions, makes me want some now,lol
tickles
Replied by rarebit on 08-Dec-2007 23:41 (Ref 898968) Report
If the punch is mainly for adults you may wish to change the lemonade for soda water or mineral water this makes the punch less sweet (and less calories) and more refreshing which is especially good if it is really hot.

You can and add about 1/2 cup schweppes lime cordial (in the glass bottle) or use real lime juice it gives it a nice zing. Also adding1/2 teaspoon of angostura bitters will give it depth and tang. Both are non alcoholic and can be found in most bottle shops.

Punch making is lots of fun! It has always been apart of our family christmas tradition. I love experimenting with all sorts of flavours. All the best with it.
rarebit
Replied by speedy38 on 09-Dec-2007 19:31 (Ref 899894) Report
Mixed berry punch

Serving size: Serves 8
Cuisine type: Traditional
Cooking time: More than 1 hour
Course: Beverage


INGREDIENTS


1 teabag
1 cup (250ml) boiling water
120g raspberries
150g blueberries
125g strawberries, halved
¼ cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves
750ml chilled sparkling apple cider
2½ cups (625ml) chilled lemonade



METHOD


Place teabag in mug, cover with the boiling water; stand 10 minutes. Squeeze teabag over mug, discard teabag; cool tea 10 minutes.

Using fork, crush raspberries in punch bowl; add blueberries, strawberries, mint and tea. Stir to combine, cover; refrigerate 1 hour. Stir cider and lemonade into punch just before serving; sprinkle with extra mint leaves, if desired.
Replied by cheryl6 on 09-Dec-2007 19:51 (Ref 899911) Report
hi tickles
  you left out the tea, it cuts the sweetness of the fruit and is more refeshing,two tea bags in a cup of boiling water for 5 minutes  should do the trick
  and freeze dry ginger ale instead of water,the generic is fine so your punch does not go watery
 
    cheryl  
Replied by fabricmadvintage on 18-Oct-2008 19:16 (Ref 1442284) Report
Just so you know Angostura Bitters is actually alcoholic which few people realise! It is about 45% alcohol content!! It's just that it is usually used in such small amounts that people don't think so much about it. Hope this helps.
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