Cooking Lesson #182: Boozy Grinch Punch

The 2020 Holidays Recipe Collection

How you doin’? If this year’s holidays are stressing you out a little too much then Grinch Punch was made for you. It’s as simple as mixing everything in a punch bowl and ladling into glasses. It's an easy, no-fuss Christmas punch that looks the part and is perfect for your next get together (even if it’s virtual)!
 
Okay, as you read on, you’ll see I use a packet of Kool-Aid to make this drink. It’s okay to bring back some of your favorite sugary flavors at this time of year. It tends to balance out the 16-ounces of vodka. Don’t let the color of the drink and Kool-Aid fool you… it packs a helluva punch!
 
Prep time: 10 minutes
Chill time  10 minutes
Yields:  12 servings
 
Ingredients
1 (0.13-oz.) packet Kool-Aid Lemon Lime mix
4 cups water
4 cups ice
3 cups lemon-lime soda
2 cups pineapple juice
2 cups vodka
1 cup ginger ale
 
Lime wedges, for rimming
Red sanding sugar, for rimming
 
Directions

1. In a large pitcher combine the Kool-Aid and water.
2. In a large punch bowl, combine ice, Kool-Aid, soda, pineapple juice, vodka, and ginger ale.
3. Use a lime wedge to rim the glasses and then dip then in red or green sanding sugar to coat.
4. Pour punch into glasses to serve.

ChefSecret:  The secret to making this drink fun with the bright color is the Kool-Aid. You can make a second Grinch Punch bowl for the kids, by leaving out the vodka.

Covid-19 Quip of the Day:  “I know without a doubt that our country and the world will survive this pandemic. And just like our broken and damaged families, I’ve got to believe this broken world will be way better and more beautiful. You’ve got to believe.”
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