Description
Santa Snowball Punch is a festive, creamy holiday drink that combines lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, and coconut milk with a sweet splash of grenadine and floating scoops of vanilla ice cream, garnished with maraschino cherries and shredded coconut for a delightful snowy effect.
Ingredients
Scale
Liquid Ingredients
- 4 cups lemon-lime soda (chilled)
- 2 cups pineapple juice (chilled)
- 1 cup coconut milk or cream of coconut
- 1/2 cup grenadine (for color)
Dairy
- 1 pint vanilla ice cream
Garnishes
- Crushed ice (optional)
- Maraschino cherries
- Shredded coconut
Instructions
- Mix Liquids: In a large punch bowl or pitcher, combine lemon-lime soda, pineapple juice, and coconut milk or cream of coconut. Stir well until fully mixed and smooth.
- Add Grenadine: Slowly pour in the grenadine for a festive red tint, and gently stir to create a swirling effect.
- Incorporate Ice Cream: Just before serving, add scoops of vanilla ice cream to float on top like snowballs.
- Add Optional Ice: For an extra chill, add crushed ice if desired.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each glass with a maraschino cherry and a sprinkle of shredded coconut. Serve immediately with a ladle or pour into clear cups for a festive presentation.
Notes
- To make it dairy-free, substitute with coconut milk ice cream.
- For an adult version, add a splash of coconut rum.
- Keep extra soda and ice cream on hand for refills during parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
