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Home » Beverages » Strawberry Punch

Strawberry Punch

June 6, 2012 by Jenny 41 Comments

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In honor of tomorrow being the teacher draft, I thought it would be fitting to share an alcoholic summer favorite cocktail of mine, Strawberry Punch.  I'm sure you're wondering about the teacher draft so I'll quickly explain.  See in NY there isn't any money for education so districts are trying to find ways to cut back.  In our district, we close buildings.  This year it happens to be mine, which I've come to terms with and I'm ready for the change.  Closing building results in the teacher draft though.  The principals have a meeting after school hours and trade faculty members for ones they do and don't want.  It results in a smorgasbord of a school the following year.  So here's to summertime and the hope that I stay with my present principal.

Strawberry Punch

I found this recipe for one glass of Strawberry Punch here.  We adapted the recipe to make in my 1.5-gallon punch dispenser.  We learned that the spout does not work very well with this recipe because of the muddled fruit, but I loved the way it looked and simply used a ladle to scoop it out.  We served this punch at Joe's Graduation Party and it was a huge hit.  This punch is extremely easy to make into non-alcoholic as well.  All you'll need to do is leave out the rum.  The punch is great for a crowd and would have worked well for numerous of our parties.
 

 

Strawberry Punch
Recipe Type: Beverage
Author: Jenny @ The NY Melrose Family
Serves: 15-20
A refreshing Strawberry Punch with fresh fruit that can easily be adjusted to non-alcoholic.
Ingredients
  • 2 cartons of fresh strawberries
  • 2 cans of pineapple chunks
  • 8 oz. pineapple syrup from chunks
  • 4 oz. lime juice
  • 4 oz. simple syrup
  • 32 oz. white rum
Instructions
  1. Muddle (crush) fruit over ice with other ingredients; shake and garnish with fruit. Enjoy!
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  1. rdukes

    April 17, 2013 at 12:32 pm

    Oh yum! That sounds so delicious! Love the fruity combination and I'm sure it would be great with or without the alcohol. I pinned!

    Reply
  2. Heather

    April 15, 2013 at 8:43 am

    Wow - sounds like a lot of change! Hang in there Jenny - I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that it works for you the way you'd like! Enjoy your yummy drink over the summer!

    Reply
  3. Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life

    April 08, 2013 at 9:44 pm

    Pineapple, strawberry and rum? This is SO my drink!

    Reply
    • Jenny Melrose

      April 09, 2013 at 2:28 pm

      I thought you might like it. Now, we just need to arrange a trip to NY over the summmer so we can enjoy it together.

      Reply
  4. Meghan @ The Tasty Fork

    March 22, 2013 at 10:03 am

    YUM!! This makes me think of summer!

    Reply
    • Jenny Melrose

      March 22, 2013 at 10:05 am

      I so wish it was summer, or at least spring. We still have snow on the ground. 🙁

      Reply
  5. Claiming Our Space

    June 18, 2012 at 10:44 am

    I love the strawberry lemon combo. I bet it tastes fab. Thanks so much for sharing on Tout It Tuesday!

    Reply
  6. Katie Goldsworthy

    June 18, 2012 at 5:22 am

    Oh wow does that look good!!! Totally making this one! FBing it too 🙂

    --Katie

    Reply
  7. Natasha SerenityYou

    June 15, 2012 at 6:33 pm

    this looks delicious!! lovin that it's got rum in it

    Reply
  8. very merry vintage style

    June 15, 2012 at 2:36 am

    This sounds yummy and it's such a pretty color.
    Mary

    Reply
  9. Tara @ Tales of a Trophy Wife

    June 14, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    Teacher draft!?!?!! I hope everything works out for the best for you.

    Reply
  10. Aimee Seaberry

    June 14, 2012 at 4:27 am

    This looks amazing!

    Reply
  11. Carrie

    June 13, 2012 at 10:53 pm

    That sounds delicious!! I pinned to for future reference. Good luck with the teacher draft. I hope it works out how you want it to. Thanks for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!

    Reply
  12. Jill Elaine

    June 13, 2012 at 12:32 am

    This sounds delicious! I'm printing that recipe off right now! Glad you linked it up over at Uncommon and that I clicked on the link. Have a happy summer!

    Reply
  13. Michelles Tasty Creations

    June 12, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    Jenny,
    This punch looks delish! I am always on the lookout for a new cocktail to serve at gatherings. Thanks so much for sharing at Creative Thursday. Have a great week 🙂

    Reply
  14. craftmates

    June 12, 2012 at 1:02 am

    This punch looks delish.

    Reply
  15. Thrifty Miss Smith

    June 11, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    Wow I have to make this!

    Reply
  16. Tara

    June 11, 2012 at 5:41 pm

    This looks absolutely heavenly - can't wait to try it!!

    Reply
  17. Shiloh

    June 11, 2012 at 5:21 pm

    Wow! That teacher draft sounds like it could be quite an upset. I hope it all works out for you!

    Reply
  18. Trish - Mom On Timeout

    June 11, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    I have everything for this in my pantry right now! Pinning this one and I may just have to make it for myself 🙂 I love strawberry and pineapple together. Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!

    Reply
  19. The Daily Smash

    June 10, 2012 at 9:57 pm

    Yummy this looks so good. I need to try it soon.

    Love your blog

    Check out my food blog if you haven't already 🙂

    http://www.thedailysmash101.blogspot.com

    Reply
  20. twelve-O-eight

    June 10, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    This looks soooo yummy!! Thank you for sharing, here from Cherished Treasures 🙂

    Hugs, Tanya

    Reply
  21. Sarah

    June 10, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    This sounds delicious! Can't wait to try it... visiting from Positively Splendid's party!

    Reply
  22. Christina at I Gotta Create!

    June 09, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Sounds yummy! Best of luck in the draft, my friend!
    Thanks so much for linking up over at I Gotta Create!
    <3 Christina

    Reply
  23. Morgan

    June 08, 2012 at 3:12 pm

    This sounds delicious!

    Reply
  24. Carole

    June 08, 2012 at 12:59 am

    Fantastic idea. Have a good week.

    Reply
  25. [email protected]

    June 08, 2012 at 12:46 am

    I'm so glad to see that you are joining us in the Olympics!! Can't wait to see the fun in store!

    Reply
  26. [email protected]

    June 08, 2012 at 12:46 am

    I'm so glad to see that you are joining us in the Olympics!! Can't wait to see the fun in store!

    Reply
  27. Claiming Our Space

    June 07, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Oh my, this sounds delicious! We have a cookout coming up and this will be perfect!

    Reply
  28. Tabby

    June 07, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    I hope all goes well with your teacher draft - my prayers are going up! With regard to this fruit-rum o-no-you-didn't punch... I am SO going to have to try it! I need to make a non-alcoholic version for God Baby's shower in July!

    Reply
  29. Paula

    June 07, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Hard times for schools seems to be everywhere. Our system had to cut one million dollars and some of the results are going to be painful for those of us lucky enough to be left. I hope the draft works out for you and that you get to stay with your principal.

    Reply
  30. Wendy Hayden, Farmer's Daughter-in-law

    June 07, 2012 at 11:29 am

    Good luck with the teacher draft. I hope it works out well for you!

    Reply
  31. Alyssa

    June 07, 2012 at 2:42 am

    That punch looks really good. I have never heard of a teacher draft, that's crazy. I hope that you stay with your principal and that everything works out!

    Reply
  32. Amy - while wearing heels

    June 07, 2012 at 12:17 am

    Clink and Cheers! This look delicious.

    Reply
  33. Renonda

    June 06, 2012 at 10:18 pm

    Good luck tomorrow Jenny. I know it has to have you a little frazzled not know what is going to happen.

    Reply
  34. Phil and Darby Hawley

    June 06, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    This sounds delicious!

    Reply
  35. Cari and Cortnee @ Two Sasters

    June 06, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Oh no!!! I hope everything goes OK for you!! And the drink looks delicious:)

    Reply
  36. Patricia Purcell

    June 06, 2012 at 9:07 pm

    That sounds delicious, I love pineapples and strawberries. I think I'd also have to make a batch without the rum for my kids. Good luck with your teacher draft!

    Reply

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