Description
This easy snowy pineapple punch recipe is a delightful, non-alcoholic drink, combining creamy coconut, tangy pineapple, fizzy ginger ale, and vanilla ice cream for a frothy, special treat perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
- 6 cups 100% unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
- 1.75 cups cream of coconut, chilled (e.g. (Coco Lopez))
- 3 cups ginger ale, chilled (or lemon-lime soda)
- 3 cups vanilla ice cream, softened (about 10–15 minutes on the counter)
- Maraschino cherries, for garnish
- Pineapple slices or wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Ensure pineapple juice and ginger ale are thoroughly chilled. Soften vanilla ice cream for about 10-15 minutes until pliable.
- Combine the Creamy Base: In a large punch bowl or pitcher (a 2-gallon capacity works well for this), whisk together the chilled pineapple juice and cream of coconut for 2-3 minutes until fully blended and smooth.
- Add the Fizzy Lift: Slowly pour in the chilled ginger ale, stirring gently to combine, being careful not to overmix and lose carbonation.
- Add the (Snowy) Touch: Scoop the softened vanilla ice cream into the punch. It will float and create a beautiful, frothy, (snowy) layer on top as it melts slightly. Stir very gently once or twice. (If your ice cream is too hard, it might clump; let it soften a bit more for a smoother (snowy) layer.)
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle into individual clear glasses. Garnish each serving with a maraschino cherry and a pineapple wedge on the rim. Serve immediately. (Keep the punch bowl in the freezer for an hour before mixing; it helps keep it extra frosty for longer for family gatherings.)
Notes
For variations, try a blend of pineapple and orange juice, or use full-fat coconut milk as a less sweet alternative to cream of coconut. For dairy-free, use coconut milk ice cream; for low-sugar, use diet ginger ale. Keep the punch bowl in the freezer before mixing for extra frosty results. You can also use pineapple sherbet for a tangier drink. If not frothy enough, add more ice cream; if too sweet, add more ginger ale or lime juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 mL)
- Calories: 220 calories
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 6 mg
Keywords: snowy pineapple punch, creamy, frothy, non-alcoholic, party drink, easy recipe, tropical, family-friendly, vanilla ice cream, ginger ale