Gala Punch

Ingredients

• 4 medium grapefruit, peeled and cut up
• 67⅝ oz 1 bottle lemon-lime carbonated beverage
• ¼ cup sugar (optional)
• 1 pt lime sherbet
• 1 pt pineapple sherbet

Method

1. In a blender container or food processor bowl place half of the cut-up grapefruit. Cover and blend or process till nearly smooth. Strain into a large bowl. Discard the pulp. Repeat with the remaining grapefruit.
2. Add half of the carbonated beverage (about 4 cups) to the grapefruit juice. Stir in the sugar till dissolved. Pour into a 9x9x2-inch pan. Cover and freeze 4 to 5 hours or till nearly firm, stirring three times.
3. At serving time, spoon the sherbet into a punch bowl. Spoon the grapefruit mixture into the punch bowl. Pour in the remaining carbonated beverage. Serve immediately.

Notes

$100 Winner Ayako Hill, Sacramento, Calif. (Better Homes and Gardens Prize Tested Recipes). Ayako uses lime and pineapple sherbet, but you could substitute your favorite. Makes 1 gallon, 16 (8-ounce) servings.

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The recipe above was transcribed from this scan of Vera’s original card.

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