How to Make Trash Can Punch Without Vodka

Always use a new trash can.

Trash can punch is a potent, fruity, alcoholic punch that gets its name from its unusual vessel. The punch is traditionally prepared in a trashcan, but you can use a large punch bowl instead. Trash can punch relies on highly alcoholic pure grain alcohol (sometimes known as neutral grain spirit) for its boozy kick, so vodka isn't necessary to make the drink. Instead, use rum for added flavor, since pure grain alcohol has no color or flavor of its own. Make this punch on-site a few hours before your guests arrive.

Things You'll Need

• Trash can
• Fresh fruit
• 4 750 ml bottles pure grain alcohol
• 4 750 ml bottles 151-proof rum
• 8 gallons fruit punch
• 2 gallons orange juice
• Ice

Instructions

1. Thoroughly wash and rinse a brand new trash can.

2. Wash and slice all fruits. Strawberries, oranges, pineapple and watermelon are all common additions to trash can punch.

3. Pour all bottles of pure grain alcohol and rum into the trash can. Add fruit, and allow the fruit to soak in the alcohol for at least 30 minutes. The longer the fruit soaks, the more alcohol-infused it becomes.

4. Add fruit punch to the alcohol and fruit. Mix thoroughly to combine.

5. Serve punch in cups over ice using a large punch spoon.

Tips & Warnings

• If you wish, you can add a large block of ice to the trash can to chill the punch. Adding one large block instead of small cubes ensures that the punch won't become too diluted by melting ice.

References

• Drinks Mixer: Trashcan Punch Recipe
• Food.com: Trash Can Punch
• Great Party Recipes: Trash Can Punch for 100