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Canada Dry Ginger Ale and 7UP Punch Recipes
I don’t drink alcohol, but that doesn’t mean I want to celebrate the holidays without a fun drink.
So I decided to use Canada Dry Ginger Ale® and 7UP® to create 2 super easy, very tasty, in fact, totally delicious, fun drinks.
With a bonus that they are both kid friendly and adult approved. Oh, and did I mention budget friendly? Basically they are perfect for a holiday party!
Two easy to make punches that will leave impress your friends and family! Making these brings out a refreshing new taste!
If you love specialty drinks like we do in our family you will love this Orange Cream Soda, Frozen (Non-alcoholic) Mango Margaritas, Mango Black Tea Lemonade or Virgin Michelada.
When I was growing up my mom used to make us 7UP® floats with sherbet in them! I loved them, and have carried on the tradition on special occasions with my kids.
We all love them, and so I thought the same idea could be applied to a holiday party punch bowl for a light, refreshing, and easy to make beverage.
Instead of making individual floats, I could make a punch!
So I picked up 7UP®, raspberry sherbet, and some fresh limes and lemons, and whipped up this little beauty.
Trust me, every kid at your party will love this Canada Dry Ginger Ale® and 7UP® Punch Recipes that is slushy, refreshing, drink!
Make these drinks with a complete meal
These are simple and irresistible drinks that we love to have on special occasions. Even if that is a good grade in school or a goal at the latest soccer game.
We are a celebrating type of family and love how quick and easy these two drinks come together. And even better that they taste delicious!
Chicken is a favorite in our house especially preferred for by my kiddos. I would love to have these punches with this Creamy Lemon Chicken and Asparagus. It is light and flavorful and pairs well with these punches.
My kids choice of meal with these punches are Chicken Nugget Sheet Pan Dinner or Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meat Sauce. Both totally kid friendly and classic meals!
What do you need to make 7UP Punch?
- 7UP® or Diet 7UP®
- Raspberry Sherbet: other fruity sherbets work great too!
- Lime juice: best if it is fresh squeezed lime instead of lime juice
- Lemon juice: best if it is fresh squeezed lemon instead of lemon juice
How to make 7UP Punch
It is ridiculously easy to make. I like to split the recipe when making it in a food processor or blender.
- Blend: Put half the tub of sherbet in with ¼ the bottle of 7UP®, and a tablespoon each of lemon and lime juice.
- Mix: Next dump in your punch bowl, and do the same with the other half. Then pour the remaining half a bottle of 7UP® over the top, give it a good stir.
- Serve: Right away or place in the freezer/refrigerator until ready.
What do you need to make Ginger Lemonade?
Wouldn’t this Ginger Lemonade make the perfect kid-friendly party drink or New Year’s Eve beverage?
Not only is it totally fun and delicious, but also less expensive then buying bottles of sparkling cider for the kids!
- Canada Dry Ginger Ale
- Lemonade of choice
How to make Ginger Lemonade:
- Punch Bowl: mix together and garnish with lemon! Serve over ice
- Pitcher: mix the two together, put in a pitcher , and garnish with lemon slices and serve chilled or over ice!
Now I have shared 2 of my Canada Dry Ginger Ale® and 7UP® Punch Recipes favorite kid-friendly holiday beverages, I would love to hear what your favorites are. Share in the comments or on Facebook.
If you love fun drinks, check out some of these:
- Cranberry Apple Raspberry Brunch Punch
- Blackberry Lime Punch
- Blood Orange Punch
- Sweet and Sour Mocktail
- Pineapple Cooler
- Raspberry Refresher
- Citrus Sangria (Kid-Friendly)
- Blackberry Mint Spritzer
- Watermelon Slush
Planning your holiday menu? Find all of my favorite recipes on my Christmas Menu.
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Canada Dry Ginger Ale® and 7UP® Punch Recipes
Equipment
Ingredients
Raspberry 7 Up Punch
- 2 L 7UP® or Diet 7UP®
- 1/2 gallon Raspberry Sherbet
- 2 Tbs Lime juice
- 2 Tbs Lemon juice
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade
- 2 L Canada Dry Ginger Ale®
- 2 L Lemonade of choice
Instructions
Raspberry 7 Up Punch
- In a blender or food processor mix together the sherbet and half the bottle of 7UP®, with the lemon and lime juice
- Stir in remaining 7UP®, and serve cold!
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade
- Mix together and garnish with lemon! Serve over ice
- Mix the two together, put in a pitcher , and garnish with lemon slices and serve chilled or over ice!
Notes
*Fresh squeezed lime and lemon juice is best, but bottled works too
*I always split this into 2 batches so my food processor can handle the capacity without 7UP® spraying all over the place, but you can mix it by hand, or in a large capacity blender as well.
Nutrition
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Party food
Party food to go with your punch
- Taco Sliders
Easy sliders for a crowd - Spinach Dip
A creamy dip for the table - Cheesy Chicken Bites
A warm, cheesy appetizer - Football Stadium Sugar Cookie Bars
A fun dessert for game day










Krissy Allori says
Good ole Canada Dry ginger ale. It always makes a good punch. I’m going to make this for the kiddos for New Years eve but I think everyone will enjoy it.
Becky Hardin says
Oh I can see this punch being served on New Years Eve!
Valentina says
These drink ideas are perfect for New Years Eve parties! I am for sure making one of these!
Anna says
Ginger ale is my go-to for punches! The raspberry version is my favorite!
T.M. says
Boy did this recipe bring back memories of “ladies who lunch”!!!! Little girls in Easter hats with starched white ribbons down the back, white gloves, and scratch crinoline dresses with ruffle socks and patent leather shoes (if you were born in the 60’s or before you get it! ) Sunday socials after church with that big glass punch bowl and matching glass dipper! This is the easiest, most versatile, punch EVER. Pick the color Sherbet to fit your occasion or mood and you’re set.
Judy says
I am finding it extremely difficult to find raspberry sherbet . Would sorbet be just as good
Rachael says
Yes, as far as I know, it is the same thing.
Rosie says
Love these fabulous drinks ideas! What a joy it is to read a drinks recipe from a fellow “tee total-er.” I can’t tell you the looks I get when I try to explain to people that I don’t drink alcohol. Neither I nor my husband drink, and I swear we feel like Martians at times 🙂 Could I ask what you mean by sherbet please? It looks in your photos as if it’s a frozen substance, ala ice cream? Here in Scotland sherbet is a powder in a packet that kids dip lolly pops in 🙂 Thank you again for sharing, sending heaps of hugs xx
Rachael says
Yes, we can be considered alien at times, huh! Haha Yes sherbert, also called sorbet sometimes, is like ice cream here. It is usually dairy free though, so it has a bit icier consistency.
Scarlette Hooks says
I love these Easy Peay Mealz
Michele says
My Party punch is pineapple sherbet with big red soda. So good.
Can’t wait to try this one, looks delicious.
Rachael says
Oh that sounds delicious! I might have to give it a try.
Janna says
I am in my 60’s, and this is still one of my favorites! For myself, I just put scoops of raspberry sherbet in a glass and pour 7up over. Refreshing during the heat of summer!
Marianne says
Am I the only one confused by this post? Is the ingredient list intended for making 2 different beverages? What am I missing here? I don’t see the gingerly and the lemonade included in the instructions for making the punch…
Rachael says
There are 2 different recipes in the post! I just switched recipe cards, and it converted funny in this post, sorry, I appreciate you pointing it out, I will have to go in and convert it back to my old version.
Lulu says
This sounds amazing. I don’t have kids but would love to make this for company. If I were to add an alcohol what would be recommended for this recipe?
Rachael says
I do not drink so I can’t say. Sorry!
Sam says
I don’t understand… That’s six litres of liquid.
Or is it 7-Up OR ginger ale OR lemonade??
Stacey says
I use 1 liter of 7-up or ginger ale to one half gallon of sherbet. I just spoon in the sherbet and pour the 7-up or ginger ale over the sherbet. She is using the lemons and limes as a garnish, I think.
counterstrike says
Sustain the outstanding work !! Lovin’ it!
cherie mccall says
These drinks look so yummy. It gets really hot here in the south where I live. Will have to get them a try.
Rachael says
Hope you love it, it is one of our favorites for parties!
Barbara says
I use grape juice fruit punch and 7 up. Then add the raspberry sorbet on top with floating limes or lemons. Very pretty and not real sweet
GlendaDeGuzman says
I will try your recipes here in Manila, Philippines.
Cathy Trochelman says
What an awesome drink….perfect for summer!
Mary says
Any thoughts on how much ahead of time you can make this? I assume it’s better the fresher it is. I’m looking for something I can make for my son’s holiday party at school. Ideally, I would make it that morning and take it into school. The teacher can keep it in a refrigerator but it probably wouldn’t be used until later in the day. Do you think it will lose it’s consistency from the sherbet by then?
Rachael says
If they can keep it in the freezer that would be best. I wouldn’t recommend making it more than an hour early.
Jaime Williamson says
With a 2 liter of 7Up and one container of Sherbet, how many people will that serve?
Rachael says
It depends on the cup sizes, but I would say it is plenty for 8-10 people
marcie says
I used to love punch with sherbert in it growing up, and I haven’t had it forever! I love that you added fresh lemon and lime juice for a big pop of citrus. This sounds so delicious!
Deb@ Cooking on the Front Burner says
I love how refreshing these look – perfect for summer sipping!
Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says
Fruity and perfect for summer!
Cindy Perry says
My Mama used to make this punch for Christmas and we all loved it.
2 liter of Ginger Ale
Carton of lime sherbet
* She would make an ice ring in a bundt pan ahead of time with maraschino cherries in it to resemble “Holly Berries” to keep the punch cold. Makes a nice looking punch.
Rachael says
How fun! What a great idea. I love the holly berries!
Lianne Hopper says
Love this idea! Thank you!
Tammy says
Could you use strawberry lemonade with the ginger ale?
Rachael says
I think that would taste awesome! I would definitely give it a try!
Ana Isela says
This looks super tasty for a summer day or first day of spring type of drink! I am not a huge fan of ginger ale but I’m willing to give this one a try!
Rachael says
Thank you, I hope you like it!
Amanda Kish Stockman says
Any idea how much both of these will serve? I ask because these would be perfect for a bridal shower I am planning.
Thank you!
Rachael says
You will get about about a gallon of each type of drink if you use the entire bottle of 7 up and Ginger Ale! So if making both should be enough for a party!
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
I am such a punch addict! This one looks fab!
Sarah @ the magical slow cooker says
Such a pretty punch! Would be perfect for any party!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
I love fizzy, fruity punches! 🙂 Looks delicious!
Mary Ellen says
Looks delicious and refreshing.
Food Done Light (@FoodDoneLight) says
I can always use a good punch recipe. This color is just gorgeous too.
Erica (@Erica's Recipes) says
my mother always made the sherbet-floating-in-soda punch and it was never long before it started looking nasty even though I knew it tasted great. So I love your idea to just blend it up!
Tammi Morales says
One of my favorites..copied from taco bell…
Minute Maid frozen limeade (1-2 spoons)
put in a glass then add 7up or sprite
Refreshing!
Rachael says
Sounds yummy!
Amy says
Just Wondering would you get the same results if you don’t use food processor, just mix by hand?
Rachael says
It would not be as well mixed, so not as pretty, but the flavor should not change. You can also use a blender.
Grumpysgirl says
I’m 73 and we used that punch for baby and bridal showers as long as I can remember – just spoon the sherbet into the punchbowl and pour the 7UP over it. It will soften pretty quickly
Rachael says
For sure! We have had it at every family party I can remember my entire life. I like to food process it because it stays pretty longer, but when I am in a hurry that method works great! Happy Holidays.
jan says
MY FAVORITE IS THE OLD STANDBY PUNCH, 1 CARTON ORANGE SHERBET AND 2L GINGER ALE, MIX TOGETHER AND ENJOY!
Lori Pace says
I absolutely love these beautiful drinks! Thank you so very much! #client
Renee's Kitchen Adventures says
This looks super refreshing. Wish I was sipping one right now! I used to make punch all the time when my kids were little. They loved it. We’ve graduated to sangrias now! haha
Rachael says
Haha, thanks! Your way sounds fun too 😉
Karen @ On the Banks of Salt Creek says
My kids would love this. Maybe it will get them off of the Martinelli’s sparkling cider that the are drinking way too much of.
Such a pretty drink too.
Rachael says
Thank you Karen! We loved both of them!
Colleen says
I love the sugar rimmed glasses for serving. What a nice touch. We love to do a holiday drink of grape juice and 7UP. You can use either regular grape juice or white grape juice. I use the grape juice that I put up in jars in the fall. It is always a hit with the kids. These ideas are great and so festive. They look delicious and we are going to use them for Christmas and New Years. Thanks!!!
Rachael says
Oh I love grape juice and 7UP. I had forgotten about that combo. Thanks!
marilyn d. says
our family does that one by freezing the grape juice in ice cube trays, and pouring the 7-up of them. if you’re calorie/sugar conscious, it’s good with carbonated water, instead, as well.