Tip: You can pour the punch into 2 empty 2-litre containers and keep them in the refrigerator. Then serve in a 40-cup punch bowl for special occasions. Garnish with orange and lemon slices and cherries; serve as soon as ready. For adult gatherings, you can add 26 oz (800 mL) 80-proof liquor (40 per cent alcohol). Dont abuse a good thing!
Ingredients
- 2-1/4 cup (280 g) sugar
- 2-1/4 cup (565 mL) water
- 3 cups (750 mL) orange juice
- 1 cup (250 mL) lime or lemon juice
- 2-1/2 cup (625 mL) grapefruit juice
- 2-1/2 cup (625 mL) pineapple juice
- 2 bottles (28 oz; about 900 mL) Canada Dry ginger ale
- Ice
Steps
- Mix the water and sugar. Heat on low until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to a boil. Cover and boil, without stirring, for five minutes. Cool.
- Add the fruit juices to the cold syrup from Step 1.
- Place a block of ice in a punch bowl and pour in the mixture. Stir until cold, then pour in the ginger ale.