Ingredients:

  • 2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled 24 hours
  • 1 liter ginger ale, chilled 24 hours
  • 4 cups pineapple juice, chilled
  • 12 oz grenadine syrup
  • 0.5 cup fresh lime juice
  • 10 oz maraschino cherries
  • 2 large oranges, sliced into wheels
  • 4 cups ice rings

Instructions:

  1. Freeze the ice ring at least 8 hours in advance using filtered water or a mix of water and pineapple juice. Note: This prevents the cloudy look and adds flavor as it thaws.
  2. Place the ice ring into the center of your large punch bowl.
  3. Pour the 4 cups of chilled pineapple juice over the ice until the ice is halfway submerged.
  4. Add the 0.5 cup of fresh lime juice and the 12 oz of grenadine syrup. Note: Giving these a quick stir now ensures the flavor is consistent before the bubbles go in.
  5. Slowly tilt the bowl and pour in the 1 liter of ginger ale until you see gentle bubbles forming.
  6. Gently slide the 2 liters of lemon lime soda down the side of the bowl. Note: Pouring against the side prevents the carbonation from exploding and going flat.
  7. Scatter the 10 oz of maraschino cherries (and some of their juice) into the mix.
  8. Float the 2 large oranges (sliced into wheels) across the top surface until the surface is covered in color.
  9. Give one very slow, gentle stir with the ladle to incorporate the syrup at the bottom.
  10. Serve immediately into glasses, ensuring each guest gets at least one cherry and a slice of orange.