New Year’s Eve Punch Recipes For Kids (And Adults)

December 29, 20223 Comments

Throwing a New Year’s bash for kids? A punch is a great option to please both kids and adults. You can make any of these recipes below without alcohol and let the adults add their own or make two and keep one out of reach. The kids will love feeling fancy and festive with these fun New Year’s mocktail recipes for kids. Below are some kid-friendly holiday punches to help ring in the new year!

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Pomegranate New Year’s Punch Recipe

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This easy punch is sure to be a crowd pleaser!

Pomegranate Punch for Kids (Easily Add Champagne for Adults)

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups pomegranate juice
1 cup pear nectar

Adult version includes:
1/4 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
1 bottle (750 ml) Champagne

Directions:
In a large pitcher, combine pomegranate juice, pear nectar, and orange-flavored liqueur. Slowly add Champagne. Serve over ice.

Recipe adapted from: www.marthastewart.com

Green Grinch Punch Recipes – Grinch Christmas Punch

December 21, 2022Leave a comment

GREEN PUNCH RECIPES Adult and Kid-FriendlyGreen Christmas Punch Ideas

St. Patrick's Day Punch (poorgirlsguidechicago.com) — Green Grinch Punch (C) Made by Kids Co

MERRY CHRISTMAS! Hosting a party or looking to make a night festive for the kids? We’ve got your green Grinch punch recipes covered! We’ve rounded up our favorite Green Christmas punch recipes for both kids and adults.

You can make a kid-friendly or adult version of any punch on this list! Choose your liquor – champagne, vodka, or whiskey – and check out the recipes below!

1. CLASSIC GREEN GRINCH PUNCH RECIPE FOR KIDS:

Ingredients

2 (1/4 ounce) packages lemon-lime Kool-Aid (powdered mix)
2 cups sugar
1 (46 ounce) can or jug of pineapple juice
1 quart of cold water
1 (2 liter) bottles ginger ale
*2 Bottles of champagne for the adult version*

Directions

Chill liquid ingredients
In a large punch bowl, mix the drink mix, sugar, pineapple juice and water (this makes A LOT of punch, depending on your punch bowl you can also split the batch and refill as needed)
Add ginger ale
*Add champagne to the adult version*

2. GREEN APPLE GRINCH PUNCH RECIPE FOR KIDS:

INGREDIENTS

2 Cups of Apple Juice
2 (2 liter) bottles chilled lemon-lime soda
3 Limes
2 Oranges
1 Ice Ring
*Add 1 (750ml) vodka + 2 Cups Green Apple Pucker for the adult version*

DIRECTIONS

Stir together soda and apple juice in a large punch bowl
Slice limes and oranges, add to bowl
*Add vodka and Apple Pucker to adult version*
Add ice ring; serve immediately

3. LIME SHERBERT GRINCH PUNCH RECIPE FOR KIDS:

INGREDIENTS

1 (12 oz) cans frozen limeade concentrate
1 (12 oz) cans frozen lemonade concentrate
2 (2 liter) bottles Ginger Ale
2 quarts lime sherbet
*1 (750 milliliter) bottle of whiskey for the adult version*

DIRECTIONS

Combine limeade, lemonade and Ginger Ale
*Stir in whiskey to the adult version*
Mix in the lime sherbet; serve immediately

4. HAWAIIAN PUNCH CHRISTMAS RECIPE FOR KIDS:

INGREDIENTS

2 large jugs of green Hawaiian Punch
2 (16oz) container of pineapple Juice
*1 (750ml) bottle of vodka for the adult version*
Add oranges and limes for extra presentation

DIRECTIONS

Combine pineapple juice and Hawaiian Punch
*Stir in vodka to adult version*
Stir and serve with ice. (This punch can also be served in a pitcher)

Recipe: Green RumChata Shots

February 28, 2018March 10, 2018Leave a comment

Green St. Patrick’s Day RumChata (poorgirlsguidechicago.com)

Well folks, I don’t think this recipe can get an easier! As part of our DIY Holiday + Party Kit series, we’re giving you some of our favorite (easy and cheap) ideas for St. Patrick’s Day. This is a super quick way to add a little St. Paddy to your party.

Ingredients:

1/2 bottle of green food coloring
1 750 ml bottle of RumChata

Directions:

Pour half a bottle of green good coloring in to the RumChata bottle
Close the lid tight and give it a shake (use more or less for the color green you desire)
Chill, serve and enjoy!

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This article is part of The D.I.Y. Holiday + Party Kit Series:

RECIPES:

Chocolate Covered Pretzels With Blue/Red Sprinkles

Cheap and Easy 4th Of July Dessert Recipes

June 27, 2017Leave a comment

Need to whip up a festive 4th of July dessert in a jiffy? Never fear! Poor Girl is here!

Here are some quick dessert ideas inspired by Martha Stewart (who else?) to get your guests in the patriotic spirit. And don’t worry, these desserts are truly ‘quick and easy’, we’ve put a Poor Girl twist on the recipes to make sure they’re cheap, quick and no fuss! You won’t find a cake in the likeness of Uncle Sam on this list!

Photo from Martha Stewart

Red Velvet Cupcakes with American Flags

With a box of Duncan Hines cake mix, cream cheese frosting and $1 store American flag toothpicks, you can create festive cupcakes in no time! Sorry Martha, we’re using the box!

Photo from Martha Stewart

Chocolate Covered Pretzels With Blue/Red Sprinkles

How cute are these? Give your chocolate covered pretzels some 4th of July spirit with blue and red sprinkles. Placing them in a jar or wine glass can also help add to your table decor! Everyone loves an edible centerpiece.

Mixed Red & Blue Berry Bowl

Photo from Martha Stewart

Can it get any easier? No cooking, no chopping = quick festive fruit salad. Using only red and blue berries (blue berries, raspberries, strawberries…you get the hint) this fruit bowl is good for your waistline and your color theme!

Photos: www.marthastewart.com

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