maypole punch

Recipe by
Carole Davis
Upper Arlington, OH

Good for Showers or any type of daytime party

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 2 Hr 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For maypole punch

  • 1 c
    frozen peaches
  • 1 c
    frozen whole strawberries
  • 16 oz
    pinapple juice , divided
  • 1/2 c
    frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 2 c
    frozen sliced strawberries
  • 2 can
    (11.5 oz.) peach nectar
  • 4 c
    lemon-lime soda
  • 1
    cantaloupe, honeydew or watermelon
  • 1 bag
    frozen cranberries or raspberries
  • 1 bottle
    extra dry champagne
  • 1/4 c
    mint leaves

How To Make maypole punch

  • 1
    Special equipment: small flower shaped cookie cutter
  • 2
    Arrange a double-layer of peaches, whole strawberries, and mint leaves in the bottom of a bundt pan. Add enough pineapple juice to cover the fruit. Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until set.
  • 3
    In a large punch bowl, combine remaining pineapple juice, orange juice concentrate, sliced strawberries, peach nectar, and lemon-lime soda. Stir to mix thoroughly
  • 4
    With a small flower cookie cutter, cut out flowers from melons. Place the melon flowers in the punch along with the frozen cranberries.
  • 5
    To serve, remove bundt pan from freezer and invert over the center of the punch bowl. Ladle into glasses. For adults, top punch with sparkling wine.
  • 6
    Tip: If the ice mold does not unmold, dip the bundt pan in a warm water bath for 1 to 2 seconds
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