Description
This Easy 5-Minute Sparkling Strawberry Punch is a refreshing and vibrant drink perfect for parties and gatherings. Combining strawberry flavored drink powder with lemonade concentrate and fizzy lemon lime soda, it delivers a sweet and tangy flavor with delightful sparkle. Garnished with fresh strawberry and lemon slices, this punch is quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Drink Base
- 6 ounces strawberry flavored drink powder
- 2 cups boiling water
- 24 ounces frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
Carbonation and Garnishes
- 2 liters lemon lime soda, chilled
- Ice as needed
- Fresh strawberries, sliced (for garnish)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Strawberry Mixture: Place the strawberry flavored drink powder into a large heat-safe bowl.
- Dissolve Powder: Pour the boiling water over the powder and whisk thoroughly until it is completely dissolved.
- Transfer to Punch Bowl: Pour the strawberry mixture into a large punch bowl or drink dispenser.
- Add Lemonade Concentrate: Stir in the thawed frozen lemonade concentrate until fully combined with the strawberry mixture.
- Mix in Lemon Lime Soda: Slowly pour the chilled lemon lime soda into the punch, stirring gently to maintain the fizz and sparkle.
- Add Ice: Add ice to the punch to chill and keep it cold for serving.
- Garnish: Add fresh strawberry slices and lemon slices as garnish to enhance presentation and flavor.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the sparkling strawberry punch right away to enjoy its best carbonation and freshness.
Notes
- Make sure to thaw the frozen lemonade concentrate fully before mixing.
- Pouring the soda slowly and stirring gently helps preserve the carbonation for a sparkling punch.
- You can adjust sweetness by varying the amount of strawberry powder or using diet lemon lime soda.
- For a festive touch, add mint leaves or other fresh fruit garnishes.
- This punch is best served fresh and is not recommended for long storage once mixed with soda.
