Oscars tonight and Mardi Gras tomorrow (actually Tuesday) – I just had to make this punch to celebrate two special events. Fill a glass full of ice, add rum to taste (optional), followed by a punch base full of fresh fruit juices, lemon-lime soda and a touch of grenadine to fill your glass. Then a splash of Proseco if desired. You could also make ice cubes using the punch base.
This recipe comes from David Guas of Bayou Bakery and will be a perfect cocktail while watching the Oscars tonight and maybe if there is some left over we’ll enjoy it again during Mardi Gras.
Parade Punch For Mardi Gras
- 3 cups orange juice, freshly squeezed is always best (I used 7 large oranges without pulp)
- four (6 oz.) cans of pineapple juice
- 1-2 liters lemon-lime soda (I only used 1 liter)
- 1 cup lemon juice (3 big lemons)
- 1/4 cup grenadine
- white rum to taste
- a splash of Proseco (could use Cava or Champagne)
Juice the oranges and lemons. I like to put the juice through a sieve to remove any pulp from the oranges or lemons.
Combine the first five ingredients (or the punch base) and refrigerate overnight. I used a plastic gallon milk carton. To serve fill each glass with ice, add 1-2 oz. white rum (optional). Add punch base to the top and finish with a splash of Proseco. How appropriate are these Hurricane glasses too!
This is very refreshing and is too good to put any booze in it because it goes down so quick! Wish I could get fresh oranges this juicy all year round.
Recipe by cookingwithauntjuju.com
Lovely
Thanks – very refreshing and a great punch!
Sounds refreshing!
Looks great! I especially like the “rum to taste” – my kind of quantities when it comes to cocktails. 🙂
Me too Ronit – I did not put any rum in as I was drinking it too fast. It’s a great fruit drink meant to drink slowly if you add the “booze” 🙂
Sounds delicious! I like the Prosecco in this recipe. I bet this is yummy!
Thank you – I prefer Proseco over champagne and cava I have never tried. It was really good!
Yum! Sounds like the ideal party punch!
Thanks – it’s one of the better ones I have made. The fresh fruit really made a difference!
This punch must be a crowd pleaser!
Thanks – it was for sure. Easy on the rum and Proseco if you add. Or limit yourself to just one 🙂
Nice tip 😄
Well that looks wonderful and refreshing!
Thanks – I chose not to put any rum in mine as I was drinking it too fast 🙂 Fresh oranges really made a difference!
That could definitely be dangerous!
I’m in! 🌟✨💫
That’s great – everyone loves a parade and a drink to celebrate Mardi Gras 🙂
Y-e-s-s! 👀
I hope you enjoyed this gorgeous looking punch when watching the Oscars last night. What a mess up eh? Loved Justin’s opening performance, he always manages to get everyone dancing, smooth moves alright!
I sure did Loretta – I missed the ending (as always). Justin is a favorite too – cute with a personality to match. Then of course he can sing and dance too 🙂
Great recipe, thanks for sharing 😊
Thanks and you’re welcome. I hope you give it a try 🙂
Yum Aunt Ju Ju – I’m enjoying seeing your Mardi Gras inspired posts!
Thanks Laura – it’s always fun to make something to celebrate Mardi Gras!
This sounds good and not too sweet.
Thanks Karen – using fresh fruit as much as possible is the answer!
Lovely punch Judi!
Thanks…