Elly May's wedding punch

210 min
hard
8 ingredients

Elly May's wedding punch

Elly May's wedding punch is a traditional beverage that has become popular in various regions, especially in the United States, where it is known as "Elly May's wedding punch." This recipe stands out for its refreshing flavor and semi-frozen texture, making it perfect for celebrations and social gatherings. In Latin American countries, although there isn't an exact name for this drink, similar recipes for fruit punches can be found that combine juices and gelatin to create an original and eye-catching beverage.

Its origin is linked to the culinary creativity of Elly May Clampett, a famous character from American television, whose popularity led to the spread of this recipe at parties and events. With a mix of fruity ingredients and a bubbly touch thanks to the ginger ale, this punch became a classic that combines tropical flavors with the innovation of gelatin, giving it a unique consistency.

How to prepare Elly May's wedding punch

Ingredients: Cherry Gelatin, Boiling Water, Sugar, Water, Pineapple Juice, Frozen Orange Juice, Lemon Juice, Ginger Ale.

Steps:

Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water in a large saucepan.

In a separate saucepan, boil the sugar and 4 cups of water together.

Add the pineapple juice, orange juice, and lemon juice.

Cool.

Combine the gelatin and juice mixtures.

Pour into plastic containers and freeze.

Take out approximately 3 hours before serving.

Add the ginger ale just before serving.

The punch will be semi-frozen and ready to enjoy.

Elly May's wedding punch

Ingredients (8)

  • Cherry Gelatin
  • Boiling Water
  • Sugar
  • Water
  • Pineapple Juice
  • Frozen Orange Juice
  • Lemon Juice
  • Ginger Ale

Instructions (12 steps)

  1. 1 Dissolve the gelatin in the boiling water in a large saucepan
  2. 2 In a separate saucepan
  3. 3 boil the sugar and 4 cups of water together
  4. 4 Add the pineapple juice
  5. 5 orange juice
  6. 6 and lemon juice
  7. 7 Cool
  8. 8 Combine the gelatin and juice mixtures
  9. 9 Pour into plastic containers and freeze
  10. 10 Remove approximately 3 hours before serving
  11. 11 Add the ginger ale just before serving
  12. 12 The punch will be semi-frozen