Have you been wanting to serve a fun beverage for your kids this holiday but just can't think of anything different and exciting? Look no further than this delicious Easter Punch for Kids!
Made with strawberry lemonade, ice cream and a lemon soda, this non-alcoholic beverage is one your kids will love!
Especially when you decorate the glasses with everyone's favorite marshmallow bunny Peeps!
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Last year for our Easter Celebration here on the blog, I created a non-alcoholic Easter Brunch Punch recipe. For this year's celebration, I decided to make a beverage that would geared more towards kids.
This recipe is definitely fun and colorful with the marshmallow bunny peeps and pink color.
However, I think "big kids" are going to enjoy it as well! I mean who wouldn't love a marshmallow bunny-inspired drink to go along with a piece of Easter Breakfast Casserole?
Table of Contents
- What drinks to serve at a kids party?
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Recipe Tips That Worked for Me
- How Do I Make a Large Batch of Easter Punch for a Crowd?
- Storage Tips
- Recipe FAQ's
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- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
What drinks to serve at a kids party?
When you're preparing beverages to serve for parties or holiday celebrations, you usually think juice boxes, water or even soda. But how about making things fun for kids?
You could make a punch with scoops of colorful sherbet. Or maybe milkshakes, which could also be considered part of the dessert.
Strawberry lemonade is always a fun drink for little and big kids! Even an infused fruit filled drink like Pineapple Infused Water would be delicious!
Don't forget flavored seltzers and healthy mocktails are a great way to complete your kids party's drink menu too!
If you're hosting a baby shower, try my Baby Shower Punch!
Helpful Kitchen Tools
Paper Straws Biodegradable - 200 Pack Striped Multi Colored
Pink Glassware Drinking, Set of 450PCS Easter NapkinsIce Cream Scoop with Trigger Lever and Comfort Grip Handle
Main Ingredients Needed
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Substitutions and Variations
- Use a different flavored ice cream. How about vanilla with the lemonade?
- Or maybe you would enjoy a traditional lemonade drink mixed with the soda and ice cream like my Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream Floats
- Choose low-sugar or 100% fruit juice options to reduce overall sweetness without losing flavor. You can also opt for sugar-free soda or seltzer for a lighter version.
- To go along with the Easter Punch for Kids, why not try this tasty Easter Bark Candy Recipe with bunny peeps as well!
Step-by-Step Instructions
This section includes step-by-step photos and instructions to guide you through the recipe. For the complete printable version, scroll down to the recipe card below.
Step 1: Add the ice cream to the glasses followed by the strawberry lemonade.
Step 2: Then pour the soda slowly into the glass.
Step 3: Garnish the beverages with mini marshmallows and marshmallow bunny peeps.
Step 4: Don't forget the fun straws!
Recipe Tips That Worked for Me
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before starting. This allows it to soften slightly, making it easier to scoop.
- Pour the soda slowly over the ice cream. That way the ice cream won't foam up and overflow the glass.
- Try pouring the punch into clear plastic cups and top each with a mini scoop of sherbet. It’s less messy, easy to serve, and just the right size for little hands.
How Do I Make a Large Batch of Easter Punch for a Crowd?
In a large punch bowl, combine one 59-ounce carton of strawberry lemonade with a 2-liter bottle of lemon-lime soda. Top with a half-gallon of strawberry ice cream just before serving.
Storage Tips
- If the punch has been sitting out at room temperature for more than two hours, it's best to discard it to prevent the risk of bacterial growth.
- Otherwise, refrigerate the leftover punch promptly in a clean, airtight container.
Recipe FAQ's
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Yes! They now come in designs for most holidays, such as Christmas Gingerbread men, Halloween pumpkins, and even chocolate-dipped Valentine's Hearts. They are available all year round.
No, this Easter punch is best made right before serving. Preparing it in advance will cause the ice cream to melt and the soda to lose its fizz, which affects both the texture and taste. For the best results, have all the ingredients chilled and ready to go, then assemble the punch just before your guests arrive.
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Easter Punch for Kids
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Ingredients
- 2 scoops strawberry ice cream
- ½ cup strawberry lemonade
- ½ cup lemon lime soda
- 1 Bunny Marshmallow Peep for garnish
- ¼ cup mini marshmallows for garnish
Method
- Add two scoops of ice cream to a glass.
- Top the ice cream with the strawberry lemonade.
- Slowly add the lemon lime soda.
- Garnish the drinks with the bunny peeps, mini marshmallows and fun straws.
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Notes
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before starting. This allows it to soften slightly, making it easier to scoop.
- Pour the soda slowly over the ice cream. That way the ice cream won't foam up and overflow the glass.
- Try pouring the punch into clear plastic cups and top each with a mini scoop of sherbet. It’s less messy, easy to serve, and just the right size for little hands.
- For a full punch bowl of punch, combine one 59-ounce carton of strawberry lemonade with a 2-liter bottle of lemon-lime soda. Top with a half-gallon of strawberry ice cream just before serving.
Beth says
Recipe sounds super yummy and I love the PEEP garnish! Thanks for sharing and have a great week! Creatively, Beth
Lois says
Thank you Beth!
Jen Becerril says
Anything with peeps in it is a big hit around this time of year in my home. Thanks for this yummy looking recipe.
Lois says
Thank you! My daughter and I love Peeps as well! Hope you try the recipe!
Tammy says
I love this idea, I am making these for my two grandchildren on Easter, Thank you and have a nice day 😊
Lois says
Thank you! Enjoy your Easter as well!