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Delicious Baptist Church Party Punch

Category: Sweet Treats to Satisfy Any Craving

Pineapple sherbet, orange and lemon juices, plus fizzy ginger ale all get together in this party punch. First, make your pineapple juice nice and slushy by freezing it. Mix up the lemonade and orange juice with water, following the right amount. When you’re about to share it, toss everything in a big bowl and wait to pour in the ginger ale at the end so the bubbles stay fun. You’ll end up with a sweet, super refreshing drink with chilly bits floating around—great for family hangs, block parties, or celebrations. Leftovers? Pop them in the fridge or freeze and enjoy another day.

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Dana
Updated on Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:11:23 GMT
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Everyone in my town grabs a glass of this fruity drink at get-togethers, especially church gatherings. It’s cold, creamy, tangy, and has a bubbly sherbet topping that people can’t get enough of. It reminds me so much of being a kid and piling my plate at potlucks.

I first whipped this up for my best friend's bridal bash and it's been a must-have ever since. The grown-ups sneak seconds and the punch bowl is always bone dry by the end.

Lively Ingredients

  • Pineapple juice: evens out the flavors and brings out the fruity notes—try to grab one that’s not from concentrate
  • Frozen lemonade concentrate: gives a zippy tartness—check for all-lemon varieties if you want more tang
  • Frozen orange juice concentrate: sets up the citrus flavor—skip the sweetened versions for a real fruit punch taste
  • Pineapple sherbet: adds a creamy and sweet layer on top—using real fruit sherbet really wakes up the punch
  • Chilled ginger ale: brings a fizzy kick and tiny heat—pick a well-known brand for lots and lots of bubbles

Your punch will taste brighter and smoother if you get your hands on real-deal juices and make sure everything goes in good and cold.

Simple Steps to Make It

Add the Fizz:
Hold off on pouring in the ginger ale until it’s party time. You want those bubbles! Give everything a careful stir so it stays super fizzy. That way, every cup is foamy and sparkling. Serve right away for peak freshness.
Chop and Mix:
Right before serving, break up the pineapple sherbet—think big chunks. Scoop that, plus the slushy pineapple juice and reconstituted orange and lemonade mixes, into your punch bowl. Stir it up gently. Now you’ll have icy bits in every gulp.
Get the Frozen Stuff Ready:
Let pineapple juice sit out of the freezer for a couple hours so it thaws to something like a soft slush. Mix up the lemonade and orange juice concentrate with water as directed, then chill them. This gets everything ice cold and ready to go together smoothly.
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Two glasses of lemonade with lemon slices floating in the cups. | chefsnaps.com

I love this drink for how the sherbet floats up and turns into a soft icy cloud—that's actually what everyone dives for first. My favorite memory? Watching my cousins plead for more at every summer cookout.

Keeping It Fresh

If you end up with leftovers, cover and stash them in the fridge—they’ll last up to three days. Want to save it for later? Pour into a freezer container and pop it in for up to a month. Let it thaw overnight in the fridge. Always give it a good stir to remix the layers, and if it's lost its sparkle, a splash of fresh ginger ale will perk it right up.

Switch It Up

No pineapple sherbet on the shelf? Go with lemon or orange sherbet and it'll still be great. If you want less zing, you could swap in lemon-lime soda instead of ginger ale, though it’s less spicy. For extra punchy flavor, toss in more lemonade concentrate or try swapping some pineapple juice with white grape juice for something different.

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Three clear glasses of lemonade on a table. | chefsnaps.com

Fun Ways to Serve

Show off the creamy froth in see-through punch cups or glasses. Drop in an orange or lemon slice for a fun look. I love adding more pineapple chunks to the bowl for a pop of color and a sweet chew. This is the drink you’ll want around at BBQs, showers, school celebrations, or any casual get-together.

Recipe FAQs

→ How do I keep the punch fizzy?

Pour in the ginger ale right before you’re ready to drink and give it a gentle stir. This way you keep the fizz going strong.

→ Can I make punch ahead of time?

Get your fruit prepped, dump pineapple juice in the freezer, mix up your juices, but don’t put it all together until it’s almost time to serve.

→ What’s the best way to serve this punch?

Fill up a huge bowl with the good stuff, drop in ice, scoop in some sherbet, and ladle into cups. Slices of citrus on top are a nice touch if you want.

→ How can I adjust the punch for a larger crowd?

Just pour in more orange juice or ginger ale if you need to make more. Don’t worry about exact measurements—try it out and see how you like it.

→ How long does leftover punch last?

Keep what’s left chilled up to three days in the fridge or freeze for about a month. Give it a good stir after it thaws for the best sip.

Church Party Punch

Zingy, bubbly punch with pineapple, citrus juices, and ginger ale—awesome for hot days or get-togethers.

Preparation Time
20 min
Cooking Time
~
Total Time
20 min
By: Dana

Category: Desserts

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: Makes about 12 cups

Dietary Preferences: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

→ Additions

01 950 ml pineapple sherbet (chilled)
02 950 ml cold ginger ale

→ Beverage Base

03 1300 ml pineapple juice
04 170 ml frozen lemonade concentrate
05 340 ml frozen orange juice concentrate

Steps

Step 01

Put your ginger ale in the fridge so it's nice and chilly for later.

Step 02

Pop pineapple juice in the freezer overnight and it'll get nice and slushy.

Step 03

A few hours before you need it, let the pineapple juice thaw a bit. Mix the lemonade and orange juice concentrates with water just like the can says and stash in the fridge.

Step 04

Grab a big punch bowl and toss in the slushy pineapple juice with chunks of pineapple sherbet. Pour in your mixed juices.

Step 05

Right as everyone's ready, slowly pour chilled ginger ale over everything, letting those icy bits float. Give a gentle stir and pour into cups.

Notes

  1. Wait until the last minute to add the ginger ale, so the fizz sticks around.
  2. Stash any extras in the fridge for up to three days, or freeze up to a month. Stir after thawing to blend it back up.
  3. If you’ve got a bigger crew, just bump up the ginger ale and orange juice.

Required Tools

  • Freezer
  • Large punch bowl
  • Stirring spoon