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Juneteenth Red Sherbet Punch

This Juneteenth Red Sherbet Punch is a vibrant celebration in a glass, echoing the spirit of Juneteenth with its bold red hue, symbolic of the strength and resilience of our ancestors. Imagine tangy hibiscus tea, subtly spiced with cloves and allspice, getting a bubbly lift from ginger ale and a citrusy kiss from orange juice. Add a scoop of red sherbet that melts into a cool, velvety swirl, making each sip a refreshing, sweet, and slightly spicy delight. This here punch is more than a drink, it's a tribute to our history and a surefire hit at your Juneteenth celebration. Sheesh, it's good!
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Cook Time: 25 minutes
Assembly: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 18 (6oz) servings
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Meiko Temple

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried hibiscus
  • 3 ½ cups filtered water
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 3 allspice berries roughly crushed
  • 20 cubes of ice
  • 1 2-liter bottle ginger ale, chilled
  • 1 cup orange juice chilled
  • 1-2 pints red sherbet or sorbet raspberry, strawberry, cherry
  • Garnish: frozen red berries or cherries

Instructions

  • In a medium pot over high heat, add water and cover with a lid to bring water to a boil.
  • Stir in dried hibiscus, allspice berries, and cloves. Reduce heat to medium, cover with lid and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Remove pot from the heat, lid still on, and let it steep for 15-20 minutes.
  • Strain hibiscus juice into a punch bowl and stir in ice to chill the hibiscus tea. Stir in ginger ale and orange juice and add individual scoops of the sherbet/sorbet into the punch bowl. Garnish with frozen berries of your choice and serve immediately.
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Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 32mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 67IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

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