Best Black Cherry Basil Punch Recipes

PRETTY PARTY PUNCH

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"This sparkling punch has been a lifesaver for many last-minute showers, parties and get-togethers, because it's quick and inexpensive," says Kelly Wilson of Bloomington, Indiana. "You can use any flavor soft drink mix for a different flavor and color, but black cherry is my favorite. For a lighter version, replace the sugar and soft drink mix with sugar-free Kool-Aid, and substitute diet soda as well," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 16 servings (about 4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 envelopes unsweetened black cherry Kool-Aid mix
1 cup hot water
2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled
2 liters ginger ale, chilled

Steps:

In a small bowl, stir the sugar, Kool-Aid mix and hot water until sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature. Just before serving, combine the soft drink mixture, lemon-lime soda and ginger ale in a large punch bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BLACK CHERRY-BASIL PUNCH

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Discover a winner combination with this refreshing recipe for Black Cherry-Basil Punch! Next time you're looking for a festive mocktail, break out the club soda, basil leaves, lime and MiO Energy Black Cherry Liquid Water Enhancer to make this delicious Black Cherry-Basil Punch.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

2 limes, halved lengthwise, then sliced crosswise
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 liter club soda
2 tsp. MiO Energy Black Cherry Liquid Water Enhancer

Steps:

Place lime slices and basil in 2-qt. pitcher.
Use muddler or wooden spoon to crush limes and basil.
Add remaining ingredients; stir. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 0 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0.5684 g

CHERRY PUNCH

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Back in 1952, a co-worker gave me the recipe for this versatile rosy punch. It's not too sweet, so it really refreshes. Over the years, I've served it to my family and friends at countless gatherings, from picnics to holiday parties. -Davlyn Jones, San Jose, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield about 6 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3/4 cup thawed lemonade concentrate
1 can (6 ounces) frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
2 cups water
2 liters cherry soda, chilled
2 liters ginger ale, chilled
Optional: Lemon slices and lime slices

Steps:

In a blender, combine concentrates and pineapple; cover and blend until smooth. Pour into a gallon-sized container; stir in water. Store in the refrigerator. To serve, pour the mixture into a punch bowl; add cherry soda and ginger ale. Garnish with lemon and lime slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 20mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

BLACK CHERRY PUNCH

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Yield

Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, strained
1/2 cup fresh orange juice, strained
1/4 cup fresh lime juice, strained
1/4 cup superfine granulated sugar
1 pound fresh black cherries, pitted (or a 17-ounce can pitted black cherries, drained)
2 cups light rum
1/2 cup dark rum
1/2 cup Cherry Heering
1/2 cup crème de cassis
4 cups chilled seltzer or club soda
Garnish: thin lime slices

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine lemon juice, orange juice and lime juice. Stir in sugar and continuestirring until dissolved. Stir in cherries, light rum, dark rum, Cherry Heering and crème de cassis. Chill for 1 hour. Transfer to a punch bowl and stir in the seltzer. Add a block of ice or ice cubes. Garnish the punch with lime slices.