"Punch has long been the centerpiece of church potlucks, Christmas parties, and frat house ragers. Few things can satisfy a crowd quite like a huge bowl of mixed juices and floating gems of fruit, Jell-O, and, of course, sherbet. If you've been reminiscing over youthful days filled with rainbow sherbet punch, we're here to reassure you that this drink deserves a spot at your next get-together, no special occasion needed."
"When and where sherbet punch was invented is a fact shrouded in mystery. The origin of sherbet, less so. Humans have been enjoying frozen treats since as far back as 4000 B.C.E. The sherbet and ice cream we recognize today are widely believed to have originated in Italy in the 1600s. Fast forward to the 1950s, when rainbow sherbet was invented by a clever employee at Sealtest Dairies in Pennsylvania, and your grandma's favorite party punch was born."
Sherbet punch became a staple at potlucks, holiday parties, and college gatherings because a large bowl of mixed juices with floating fruit, Jell-O, and sherbet satisfies crowds. Frozen treats date back millennia, with modern sherbet and ice cream emerging in 17th-century Italy. Rainbow sherbet originated in the 1950s at Sealtest Dairies in Pennsylvania and led to the popular party punch made by combining multiflavored sherbet with juice, soda, and sliced fruit. The beverage is sweet, refreshing, slightly creamy, and texturally intriguing. The recipe allows improvised measurements and numerous flavor and add-in variations. Modern versions can be boozed by substituting prosecco or rum.
Read at Tasting Table
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]