Summer get-togethers call for a certain style of drink, something iced and fruity that will refresh and enliven your guests. Check out this recipe for a delicious, non-alcoholic fruit punch that everyone can enjoy. Freezing the berries and fruits into ice cubes is optional, but it does add a fun extra level of fruity taste. You can substitute the lemonade for another citrus soda, or you could make this with a sugar syrup and sparkling water for a pared back flavor.
Ingredients (to serve 12):
- 8 cups of lemonade (or soda of your choice)
- 2 ice cube trays
- 2 cups of strawberries
- 2 cups of blueberries
- 2 large oranges
- A fresh bunch of mint
Instructions:
- Start a few hours in advance of when you want to serve your punch. Fill the ice cube trays with fresh water, and drop a slice of strawberry or a whole blueberry into each cube compartment so that the water will freeze around the fruit. Place in the freezer for at least 3 hours.
- To make the punch, pour the lemonade into a large serving jug.
- Finely slice the strawberries and halve the blueberries. Add these to the lemonade.
- Finely slice the oranges and add these pieces to the lemonade.
- Scatter the torn mint leaves over the top of the jug and add in the frozen fruit ice cubes.
- Serve immediately.