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    Home » Recipes » Beverages » Sherbet Punch Recipes

    Sherbet Punch Recipes

    Published: Mar 28, 2019 · Modified: Apr 17, 2023 by Tonia Larson

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Make these Sherbet Punch Recipes for every party and holiday dinner! Choose from strawberry, orange, lemon, and lime punch or make all four for a variety.

    strawberry, orange, lemon and lime sherbet punch in pitchers

    Growing up I remember every celebration, birthday party, and holiday dinner at my grandparent’s house included a sherbet punch. It wasn’t always the same flavor but it was always delicious.

    There are so many different ways to make sherbet punch from the basic recipe with just lemon-lime soda and sherbet to recipes including several kinds of juice and berries.

    Today I’m sharing four sherbet punch recipes that are easy to make and you don’t even need a punch bowl and it can be prepared ahead of time!

    Disclaimer: This post contains links to products for making this recipe. If you use those links, I may earn a commission. Learn more here.

    What You’ll Find In This Post

    1. Strawberry Sherbet Punch Recipe
    2. Orange Sherbet Punch Recipe
    3. Lemon Sherbet Punch Recipe
    4. Lime Sherbet Punch Recipe
    5. Sherbet Punch Recipes FAQs

    Where are the sherbet punch recipes? In this post, I will share step-by-step instructions with photos for how to make sherbet punch, as well as answering FAQs about the recipe and sharing a short video showing the recipe in motion. But you can go directly to the recipes by scrolling down to the bottom of the post or use the table of contents above to skip to a section.

    Strawberry Sherbet Punch Recipe

    Drinking strawberry sherbet punch is like having a taste of summer in your cup! You can serve the yummy pink punch at weddings, baby showers, and bridal showers as well as birthday parties.

    strawberry sherbet, strawberry juice and sprite for strawberry sherbet punch recipe

    Strawberry Sherbet Punch Ingredients

    To make strawberry sherbet punch, you’ll need frozen strawberry concentrate, water, strawberry sherbet, and lemon-lime soda.

    What can I use instead of frozen strawberry juice concentrate? If the frozen strawberry juice concentrate isn’t available in your area, you can substitute the concentrate and water with 5 1/2 cups of chilled strawberry (or strawberry kiwi) juice. It can be purchased ready-made or you can make juice using Kool-Aid or Crystal Light powder.

    Would other kinds of soda work in this recipe? Yes, you can use ginger ale, sparkling water (for less flavor) or strawberry soda (for more intense flavor and color).

    strawberry sherbet punch in pitcher

    How To Make Strawberry Sherbet Punch

    Choose a pitcher that you want to use for your strawberry punch. Mix together the frozen strawberry concentrate and water to make strawberry juice. Then, stir in some of the strawberry sherbet until melted. Finally, add some of the lemon-lime soda.

    strawberry sherbet punch in a glass and in a pitcher

    Serving Strawberry Sherbet Punch

    When ready to serve, put a scoop of strawberry sherbet into a glass. Fill the cup halfway with the strawberry sherbet punch and then fill it the rest of the way with lemon-lime soda.

    Use whole strawberries or sliced strawberries as a garnish on the glasses or you can even add them to the punch.

    Orange Sherbet Punch Recipe

    This orange sherbet punch recipe is a frothy combination of orange juice, orange sherbet, and lemon-lime soda! It is perfect for Halloween, Thanksgiving and any summer celebration.

    orange sherbet, orange juice concentrate and lemon-lime soda for orange sherbet punch

    Orange Sherbet Punch Ingredients

    To make Orange Sherbet Punch, you’ll need frozen orange juice concentrate, water, orange sherbet, and lemon-lime soda.

    What can I use a substitute for the frozen orange juice concentrate? You can substitute the orange juice concentrate and water with 5 1/2 cups of any kind of chilled orange (or citrus) juice. It can be purchased ready-made or you can make juice using Kool-Aid or Crystal Light powder.

    What other sodas could I use for this punch recipe? Try using ginger ale, sparkling water (for less flavor) or orange soda (for more intense flavor and color).

    orange sherbet floating on orange juice in pitcher

    How To Make Orange Sherbet Punch

    To make orange sherbet punch, mix together the frozen orange juice concentrate and water. Stir in some of the orange sherbet and then add some lemon-lime-soda.

    orange sherbet punch in a glass and pitcher with orange slices

    Serving Orange Sherbet Punch:

    To serve the orange sherbet punch, put one scoop of orange sherbet in a glass. Add enough orange sherbet punch to fill the glass halfway. Then, add lemon-lime soda until the foam reaches the top of the glass.

    If you want to pretty things up, add orange slices or wedges to the rim of the glasses or even to the punch in the pitcher or cups.

    Lemon Sherbet Punch Recipe

    This lemon sherbet punch recipe tastes like a frosted lemonade! It is a delicious combination of tangy and sweet. Serve it at baby showers, birthday parties, and summer barbecues.

    lemon sherbet, lemonade concentrate, lemon-lime soda for lemon sherbet punch

    Lemon Sherbet Punch Ingredients

    To make lemon sherbet punch, you’ll need frozen lemonade concentrate, water, lemon sherbet, and lemon-lime soda.

    Is there anything I can use instead of frozen lemonade concentrate? You can substitute the lemonade concentrate and water with 5 1/2 cups of any kind of chilled lemonade or citrus juice. It can be purchased ready-made or you can make lemonade using Country Time or Crystal Light powder.

    Would other kinds of soda work in this punch recipe? Instead of using lemon-lime soda, you could try using ginger ale, Mountain Dew, sparkling lemonade or lemonade soda.

    mixing lemon sherbet punch in a pitcher with a wooden spoon

    How To Make Lemon Sherbet Punch

    Start by mixing together the frozen lemonade concentrate and water. Add four scoops of lemon sherbet and stir until melted. Then, pour in some of the lemon-lime soda.

    lemon sherbet punch in a glass and pitcher with lemon wedges

    Serving Lemon Sherbet Punch

    When ready to serve, add a scoop of lemon sherbet to a glass. Then, add some of the lemon sherbet punch and top the glass off with lemon-lime soda.

    You can use lemon wedges or lemon slices for garnish both on the cups and inside the pitcher of punch.

    Lime Sherbet Punch Recipe

    This Lime Sherbet Punch recipe is a refreshing combination of sweet and zesty. It is perfect for serving at Christmas parties, St. Patrick’s Day and at baby showers! 

    lime sherbet, limeade concentrate, and lemon-lime soda for lime sherbet punch

    Lime Sherbet Punch Ingredients

    You only need four ingredients to make lime sherbet punch: frozen limeade concentrate, water, lime sherbet, and lemon-lime soda!

    Do you have any suggestions for a frozen limeade concentrate substitute? You can substitute the limeade concentrate and water with 5 1/2 cups of chilled limeade or lemonade. It can be purchased ready-made or you can make juice using Kool-Aid or Crystal Light powder.

    What other sodas could I use for this punch recipe? Try using ginger ale, Mountain Dew or lime sparkling water (for less flavor).

    scoops of lime sherbet floating on limeade in pitcher

    How To Make Lime Sherbet Punch

    Making lime sherbet punch is super easy! Starting with making the limeade by mixing together the frozen limeade concentrate and water. Then, stir in four scoops of lime sherbet and finally add two cups of lemon-lime soda.

    lime sherbet punch in a glass and a pitcher with lime wedges

    Serving Lime Sherbet Punch

    To serve the lime sherbet punch, add a scoop of sherbet to each glass. Then, fill the glasses halfway with the lime sherbet punch from the pitcher. Fill the rest of the cup with lemon-lime soda.

    For a garnish,  you can add lime wedges or slices to the rims of the glasses or even to the punch!

    four kinds of sherbet punch in cups

    Sherbet Punch Recipes FAQs

    1. Can these sherbet punch recipes be made in and served from a punch bowl instead? Yes, that is another option. After mixing in the four scoops of sherbet, add the remaining scoops of sherbet to the punch so that they are floating on the top. Slowly fill the rest of the punch bowl with the lemon-lime soda.

    2. Can I make this sherbet punch ahead of time? Yes! That is why I love making this sherbet punch recipe. The punch in the pitcher can be stored in the fridge until ready to serve. Just give it a good stir after removing from the fridge. And since a scoop of sherbet and fresh lemon-lime soda is added to each cup, everyone will still get that frothy goodness!

    3. Is there a way to make a lighter sherbet punch? To lighten up your sherbet punch, use Crystal Light for the juice and diet lemon-lime soda.

    4. What should I do if the punch is too sour/strong? Add more lemon-lime soda to dilute the punch.

    5. What kind of lemon-lime soda should I use? The brand isn’t important in this case. You can use 7-Up, Sprite, Sierra Mist, or the store brand lemon-lime soda. Ginger ale would also work in all of these punch recipes.

    sherbet punch in glasses

    Want More Punch Recipes? Try These Next:

    This Cranberry Orange Holiday Punch recipe is delicious and refreshing. It’s a holiday beverage everyone can enjoy at your Thanksgiving, Easter or Christmas dinner!

    Sparkling Apple Cider is a refreshing holiday punch with a delicious tangy sweetness and bit of fizz! Apple slices and cinnamon sticks add flavor and make it pretty!

    Pomegranate Lime Holiday Punch is a pretty family-friendly drink that’s perfect for holiday celebrations & parties from Thanksgiving to Christmas!

    strawberry, orange, lemon and lime sherbet punch in pitchers

    Sherbet Punch Recipes

    Make these Sherbet Punch Recipes for every party and holiday dinner! Choose from strawberry, orange, lemon, and lime punch or make all four for a variety.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 20
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    Ingredients

    • 12 oz frozen juice concentrate (strawberry, orange, lemonade or limeade)
    • 4 cups cold water
    • 1 1/2 quarts sherbet divided, (strawberry, orange, lemon or lime flavor)
    • 2 liter lemon-lime soda

    Instructions

    • Put frozen juice concentrate and cold water into a pitcher. Stir until combined.
    • Add four scoops of sherbet and stir until melted.
    • Pour in about two cups of lemon-lime soda
    • To serve, put one scoop of sherbet in each glass. Fill the glass halfway with sherbet punch mixture. Add lemon-lime soda until the foam reaches the top of the cup. Serve immediately.
    • For optional garnish, add wedges or slices of fruit.

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    Notes

    See blog post for answers for FAQs and substitution suggestions.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 20Servings
    Course: Beverages
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Comments

    1. Janelle says

      May 27, 2023 at 10:52 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe for our school’s graduation tonight and it was enjoyed by all. Being in another country that does not have all these specific ingredients caused a little creativity: adding sugar to the sugarless mango concentrate that is available and then needing to add more water to that concentrate than the original recipe says (it helped to think that in the original recipe, the frozen concentrate would be ready to drink once the water was added). I made one recipe up the night before with just the two cups of Sprite, and froze it in sour cream containers to use as our ice. I didn’t notice any downside to having frozen the Sprite. A combined mango lime sherbert went perfectly with the mango Sprite combination. We served from a punch bowl – so all the Sprite was added to the bowl instead of filling individual glasses. All together we made 2 1/2 recipes (but with the two extra cups of water per recipe that our concentrate required) and served approx. 50 people.

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      • Tonia Larson says

        May 27, 2023 at 11:01 pm

        Sounds fantastic! Thank you for sharing how you made it work with what was available in your country. That’s really helpful to others!

        Reply
    2. Amy says

      August 26, 2021 at 1:42 pm

      What size of cup are you using?

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      • Tonia says

        August 27, 2021 at 10:30 am

        The cups in the photos are 16 ounce size tumblers from Target. You can use any size cups you want though.

        Reply
    3. Rhonda says

      March 29, 2019 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      Thank you!! I love having punch at pot lucks and family dinners. I can’t wait to try these recipes.

      Reply
    4. Rhonda says

      March 29, 2019 at 9:03 am

      5 stars
      Thank you!! I love having punch at pot lucks and family dinners. I can’t wait to try these recipes.

      Reply

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