Orange Pineapple Strawberry Slush

We served this punch at Natalie and Aaron's reception! One recipe makes approximately 25 servings.

6 c. water
4 c. sugar (I cut the sugar in half)

Heat water and sugar over medium heat, until sugar dissolves. Pour into large bowl.

1 46 oz. can pineapple juice
1 12 oz. can frozen orange juice
1 12 oz. can frozen lemonade
2 small packages sliced, frozen strawberries (optional)

Blend together remaining ingredients. Add sugar mixture and stir well. Pour into 2 1-gallon Ziploc bags and freeze. Before serving, thaw until "slushy." Place slush in a punch bowl and while stirring, add a 3-liter (60 oz.) bottle of (Shasta) Strawberry-Kiwi soda.

Baby Shower Aqua Punch

This punch was served at Alisa's baby shower, with yellow "duckies" floating on top. I made it this past weekend and floated "froggies" on top. It may look like pool water, but it's surprisingly yummy! You can add vanilla ice cream to look like soap bubbles.

1 packet Blue Raspberry Kool-Aid
1 c. sugar
8 c. water
64-ounce bottle white grape juice
1 liter lemon lime soda

Place Kool-Aid and sugar in large pitcher. Add 8 c. water and mix well. Pour mixed Kool-Aid into punch bowl and mix in white grape juice. Just before serving, pour in lemon lime soda. Float washed ducks, frogs, turtles, or other water animals on top.

Hot Spiced Cranberry Drink

This is a DELICIOUS recipe from Mema--a New Year's Eve tradition...

4 c. cranberry juice
2 c. orange juice
1/2 c. sugar (can use a little less, if too sweet)
3 whole cloves
1 stick cinnamon

Combine all ingredients in large saucepan or slow cooker. Simmer for at least 20 min. Strain out spices and serve piping hot.