Frosty Orange Cooler Or Punch Recipe

Beat the summer heat with this incredibly refreshing orange cooler, easily doubled for a crowd-pleasing punch! This vibrant drink combines the tangy zest of oranges and lemons with a hint of ginger and the creamy coolness of sherbet. Perfect for parties, barbecues, or a relaxing afternoon at home. Enjoy!

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Calories 500.1 kcal

Protein 5g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Frosty Orange Cooler Or Punch

Cold Water
Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
Lemon Juice Concentrate
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups chilled ginger ale (or chilled champagne)
Orange Sherbet
Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Orange slices, for garnish

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How to Make Frosty Orange Cooler Or Punch

In a large (2-3 quart) pitcher, combine cold water, orange juice concentrate, and lemon juice concentrate.
Add granulated sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
Refrigerate the mixture for at least 30 minutes to chill thoroughly.
Just before serving, gently stir in the chilled ginger ale (or champagne).
Scoop orange sherbet into individual glasses.
Pour the chilled juice mixture over the sherbet.
Garnish the rim of each glass with an additional scoop of sherbet.
Add an orange slice and a sprig of fresh mint to each glass for a beautiful and refreshing finish.
Serve immediately and enjoy! Makes approximately 2 quarts.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

492g

Fat

Carbs

42g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Frosty Orange Cooler Or Punch?

Frosty Orange Cooler Or Punch takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Frosty Orange Cooler Or Punch?

Frosty Orange Cooler Or Punch has approximately 500.1 calories per serving, with about 5 g protein, 42 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Frosty Orange Cooler Or Punch?

The key ingredients for Frosty Orange Cooler Or Punch are Cold Water, Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate, Lemon Juice Concentrate, Sugar, Ginger Ale, Orange Sherbet. See the full list with measurements above.