Time to break out your old punch bowl for this classic orange sherbet punch.

Luckily, that time isn’t over.

You really can’t beat the look of itplops of pastel sherbet, fresh fruit slices, and all.

Orange Sherbet Punch in the bowl to serve

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A pop of pineapple is unexpected, but gives a nice tropical flavor to the zingy citrus punch.

(Though, you could certainly tweak that as you wish.)

The Difference Between Sherbet and Sorbet

You may be wondering about thedifference between sorbet and sherbet.

Southern Living Orange Sherbet Punch ingredients

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Can you use sorbet in the place of sherbet?

Up to two days ahead:Scoop the sherbet into the muffin pan, wrap and freeze.

Prepare fruit slices and refrigerate in an airtight container.

Southern Living Orange Sherbet Punch freezing the scoops of sherbet

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On the day of serving, assemble as directed.

Freeze until ready to serve.

Any punch in of soda will work for this punch recipetry 7Up, Sprite, or even flavored seltzer.

Southern Living Orange Sherbet Punch stirring together the punch ingredients

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Vodka, rum, tequila, or Champagne all pair nicely with sherbet punch.

This recipe serves 12.

To figure out how much punch you’ll need, multiply the recipe accordingly.

Southern Living Orange Sherbet Punch in glasses to serve

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you’ve got the option to assume each partygoer will indulge in 1-2 small glasses.