Best Ever Punch

"Best Ever Punch"

I got this recipe from one of my children's 6th grade cookbooks. It was by Janet Mitchell Fruits, whose parents were my dad's favorite folks on his rural mail route. At EVERY occassion, my children ORDERED "Best Ever Punch."

I always use Raspberry koolaid (which is very hard to find in 2016 but any berry should work)! One thing about this recipe -- you can't get enough of it -- which reminds me of a story. I made this for the 25th anniversary party of some very good friends (Nancy & Frank Powers). It was EXTREMELY hot that day and the air conditioning was out in the church social room where the party was held. I thought I had made plenty and it got to the point we were really scared, so one of our other friends, Patti Zimmerman, said to go get something to add to it -- I quickly ran to the nearby gas station -- they had some more of most of it so we basically mixed up another batch, minus a thing or two -- it started out about the background color (I hadn't used Raspberry that time since it makes a beautiful burgandy punch and Nancy's colors were blue and white) then an ugly brownish-gray -- actually, it ended up (I went back to the gas station and got about anything liquid to add later on) about 5 colors, but it was the "life of the party," so to speak. I'm still teased to this day about it.

It is SUPER DELICIOUS punch, though! Karen Z

1 Pkg. Koolaid (unsweetned)

2 C. Sugar 1 Gallon Water

1 6-oz. frozen Lemonade

1 Can Unsweetened Pineapple Juice

Mix and Freeze. Stir in 1-qt. Gingerale just before serving.