Frosty Orange Cooler (Or Punch)

Wildflour's Note:

This is such a wonderful, refreshing drink in the summer! Double the recipe for punch! :)

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 quarts

• 4 cups cold water
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
• 1/2 cup lemon juice concentrate, I use ReaLemon brand in the bottle
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 (12 ounce) cans ginger ale, chilled
• orange sherbet
• fresh mint leaves
• fresh orange slice

Directions:

1. In 2-3 quart pitcher, combine water, orange juice con., lemon juice con., and sugar.
2. Stir til sugar dissolves.
3. Chill.
4. Just before serving, add ginger ale.
5. Scoop sherbet into glasses, pour in juice mixture.
6. Garnish the edge of the glass with another scoop of sherbet, and an orange slice.
7. Garnish top with a sprig of fresh mint leaves.
8. Serve immediately.
9. Makes 2 quarts.
10. *Champagne can be substituted for the ginger ale, too! ;).

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

OK, so it's a nice refreshing drink in the summertime, but guess what ~ It's a great refreshing drink in the wintertime, too, especially if you just can't wait to try it!! I'll definitely be keeping this recipe around ~ The sherbet, along with the OJ & lemon juice, makes for a great combination! [Made & reviewed as a bonus tag in AUS/NZ Recipe Swap, Mar 08]