How to Make Homemade Fruit Punch

Fruit punch is a favorite drink among many kids and adults. Enjoying this sweet and refreshing beverage need not involve spending money on a store-bought version. You can make fruit punch on your own using a combination of fruit juices, soft drinks and fresh fruits. Serve it on its own at a play date or as a mixer alongside alcoholic beverages at adult gatherings.

Things You'll Need

• 1 cup water
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 cups fruit syrup
• 1 cup hot black tea
• 2 cups pineapple juice
• 1 cup lemon juice
• Ice water
• 4 cups ginger ale
• 1 cup maraschino cherries

Instructions

1. Combine the water and sugar in a pot. Boil the mixture for approximately four to five minutes.

2. Mix in the fruit syrup, tea, and pineapple and lemon juices. Stir the punch with a ladle to blend the liquids.

3. Leave the mixture to cool for approximately 30 minutes.

4. Add 5 cups of ice water to the mixture and taste it. If the punch is too sweet for your liking, gradually dilute it with 2 or more additional cups of water and continue to taste it as you go along.

5. Add ginger ale to the punch. Finish by putting whole cherries into the mixture.

Tips & Warnings

• When serving the beverage, place a large block of ice in the punch bowl to keep the liquid cool. Use less sugar by substituting soda water for ginger ale.

References

• Fruit punch recipe
• Fruit punch