Reviewed: Mar. 20, 2012

I made this a couple weeks ago for a wedding shower and everyone loved it. I made the base mixture and divided into 2 plastic pitchers and froze it. This made it easier for transport. We had more guests than expected. I had brought an extra bottle of soda and also had a bottle of ginger ale. We added them both about halfway through the party and it was still really tasty. Definitely will use this again.

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clchamberlinb

Reviewed: May 2, 2011

This punch was a hit - had multiple people ask me for the recipe. Based on other comments, I reduced the sugar from 4 cups to 2 1/2 cups. And I pureed a 1 pound package of strawberries and added them to the mixture for a bit of "real" strawberry flavor.

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deniseah

Reviewed: Jan. 7, 2011

Super yummy. I halved the recipe. except I used 2 small boxes of Jello. Used 7 up. Made it the day before and took it out 1 hr before the party. Did however have to use a fork to make it slushy 5 mins before my party was due to start.

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BUSY GAL

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Riverside, California, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 13, 2010

We've been using this recipe for years for every family get together. We use 7 up instead of ginger ale. It is so refreshing and is always gone before anyone touches the pop (that is saying a lot for this crew.)

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dober mom

Reviewed: Oct. 31, 2010

Very good. Never really made punch before. Everyone enjoyed it. I just poured it in, and for ice I used the "hands" from Witches Brew. Thanks!

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gopintos

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: California, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 16, 2010

Exactly what I was wanting for my inlaws anniversary party. Stayed cold thanks to the ice. Refreshing!

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Terri M

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Apr. 14, 2010

So good and so easy! I made this for my sisters wedding reception, a batch of raspberry and a batch of orange. It was a huge hit! Thanks for the great recipe!

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Amber

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Blackfoot, Idaho, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 26, 2010

I think this punch could have been very good. I froze the ziplocks and they did not get slushy when I poured the ginger ale on. I think I froze them too long. I should have put them in the fridge the night before or left them at room temp a couple of hours before using. From the taste, I think it would have been very tasty if the punch hadn't stayed frozen solid. The party started at noon and it wasn't until almost 3pm that the punch started to get slushy! My freezer is a regular one, not a deep freezer but man, it was frozen like the tundra!

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LynnS

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2010

I use this recipe at events all the time. Use any color of Jello to match your party theme. I really like to use the crystal jello for a slight ivory color, very elegant at showers etc.

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kcprtygirl

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2010

This recipe is really easy to make and have an easy beverage on hand for parties and the like. It tasted great; I added some vodka for my adult guests and garnished with frozen bananas and strawberries. I cut the recipe in half and easily had 4 punch bowl's worth of drink. The first time I poured the soda over the frozen slush, it took a long time for it to thaw and break up to an actual slush consistency. The second time, I set the frozen bag in the sink and let it thaw for an hour, broke it up with a large fork, and then poured drink over it. Much better this way. I'll definitely make again to experiment with different gelatin flavors and sodas. Oh, and you don't need to mix the water and jello separately; I did it all in one batch and it turned out fine.

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