by Stacey A. Smith

Created on: January 08, 2009   Last Updated: July 28, 2010

Fruit Punch is good. Fruit Punch with Alcohol is better! Here are 2 fun recipes to spice up any party atmosphere or just add variety to the usual Friday night drinks.

Planter's Punch

*This one is a bit well-known but has many variations. This is mine.

1/4 cup each of: sugar, lime juice, sweet Vermouth & Triple Sec

2 cups each of: light & dark rum

2-1/4 cups each of: orange juice & pineapple juice (or Hawaiian Punch)

3-4 dashes of bitters

Mix lime juice and sugar

Next add both rums

Then add Vermouth, Triple Sec, and both juices

Mix thoroughly

Pour into a big pitcher with ice cubes and garnish with fruit - Serves 10

Party Punch

*This one is super easy, fast and very tasty!

2 liters of Ginger Ale

1 bottle (750ml) of Champagne (Preferably chilled!)

1 Qt of Lime Sherbet

Using a large punch bowl:

First pour in Ginger Ale

Mix Champagne in

Lastly add Sherbet

Stir until thoroughly mixed

And Serve! - Serves 16-18 people

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