Punch makes a great party drink and it’s something that seems to have been overlooked as we have gotten older. My girlfriends and I try our hardest to have a girls’ night in monthly. Life gets in the way quite often, but we definitely make a point to make time for each other. I have a solid group of friends that I am truly blessed to have by my side. Most of them have been around since preschool or grade school and they are more like family than friends.
Girls’ Night In Essentials
So what are some of the essentials that make girls’ night in a blast? For our group I would say just the people, food and drinks. Our main goal is to talk and catch up with each other, so that leaves loud bars out. Our “GNO’s” turned into “GNI’s” within the last five years that’s for sure. To make your besties the happiest, here are a few things that I think you should have ready:
- Food or light appetizers
- Drinks (have both booze and non-alcoholic beverages to choose from)
- Board games
- Chick flicks
- Fully stocked iPod with dance music
- Room for possible sleep-overs
- Desserts
Sometimes we like to play board games or watch a chick flick. There have been times when we just blast the music and declare a basement dance party. You just never know. All I know is that I usually walk away feeling like I’ve had an ab workout from laughing. It’s awesome. Clearly, the list would change depending on your group of friends and their interests, but drinks are usually one everyone’s menu!
Trop50 has a new tasty juice, Trop50 Raspberry Açaí. There are so many recipe possibilities using this drink, but I was set on going with a punch creation. Since Trop50 Raspberry Açaí has less calories, most of my friends will highly appreciate that. With the weather warming up, this will make for the perfect outside patio drink. When it comes time for me to host the girls’ night in, my patio is the best spot to hang out.
Find more “Inspiring Ideas for a Girls’ Night In” Trop50 Foodie Collection. You can also explore the Girls’ Night In Pinterest Board for some drool-worthy recipes and ideas.
Sparkling Raspberry Acai Punch Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Trop50 Raspberry Acai
- 1/2 cup ginger ale
- Optional: add vodka or rum
- 1/4 cup Rainbow sherbet
- 3 tbsp Whipped cream
Instructions
- Pour Trop50 Raspberry Acai into a glass
- Add ginger ale
- Add booze if you choose
- Drop a scoop of sherbet into the drink
- Top with whipped cream
Nutrition
Trop50 has the great taste and goodness you expect from Tropicana, but with 50% less sugar and calories and no artificial sweeteners.
Do you ever make punch for gatherings? Do you like the flavor of acai?
Alicia K says
May 7, 2014 at 7:14 amthis sounds extremely refreshing!
Jenn @TheRebelChick says
May 8, 2014 at 7:37 amYour punch looks so refreshing and crisp! I can’t wait to try your recipe, I love this new juice!
Gingermommy says
May 8, 2014 at 8:03 amRum and vodka are what I drink. So I am always looking to change things up and discover new recipes. This sounds amazing!
Kelsey Apley says
May 8, 2014 at 8:42 amOh that punch looks really good ,and I bet it taste just as good!!! I am gonna have to try this out, I haven’t tried their juices!
Francine @ Teresa's Family Cleaning says
May 8, 2014 at 10:08 amThis looks pretty yummy!
Mindy Grant says
May 8, 2014 at 2:12 pmThat looks SO delicious! I love spending time with my friends. My best friend and I have known each other for 25 years!
Angela S says
May 8, 2014 at 4:46 pmThis looks so refreshing and perfect for a warm summer night. My friends will love this!
Dawn Lopez says
May 8, 2014 at 4:49 pmHow fun! Girls night in sounds awesome! What a tasty and unique beverage! I will take mine with rum please 😉
Mama to 5 BLessings says
May 8, 2014 at 6:09 pmI do not drink but this looks yummy, I would SO make this virgin style.
Janel says
May 8, 2014 at 7:11 pmI’m a board game junkie! We’ve been holding a girls night the first Friday of the month and playing games. So fun!
Michele Brosius says
May 8, 2014 at 7:40 pmI love mocktails with the sherbet in them! My daughter loves Trop50. She can get her juice with less calories, perfect for her!
Pam says
May 8, 2014 at 8:10 pmThis looks really good. I am always a sucker for punch recipes.
Anne says
May 8, 2014 at 8:47 pmThis sounds delicious, I love fruity drinks (with or without the alcohol)
Stacie @ The Divine Miss Mommy says
May 8, 2014 at 9:42 pmThis looks absolutely delicious. I love any kind of punch because they are so refreshing.
Sandra says
May 8, 2014 at 9:58 pmI love this drink, thanks for sharing your twist.
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
May 8, 2014 at 10:03 pmThat looks so delicious and refreshing! Perfect for this time of year.
Heather @ It's a Lovely Life! says
May 8, 2014 at 10:26 pmThis looks so good! I can totally see myself making it this summer when I have friends over!
Julie Wood says
May 12, 2014 at 11:17 amThis looks like an easy and refreshing drink to make for Girl’s Night out.I love Raspberry in drinks and this looks so yummy. I will have to give it a try.
Darlene says
May 13, 2014 at 12:59 pmGreat refreshing recipe. Perfect for a girl’s night! Thanks for sharing!
Mayela says
May 14, 2014 at 11:14 pmI like is that it is easy to prepare and I think the taste will be delicious
Jeanine says
May 17, 2014 at 11:04 pmThis sounds so light and refreshing! I can see myself on the back porch with a pitcher of these on a hot summer night, mmm!
M.Clark says
May 28, 2014 at 6:04 pmThis looks like a great drink, I’d love to try t without the alcohol. Thank you for sharing this recipe.
april says
June 10, 2014 at 6:32 pmThis looks amazing. Thanks for sharing. I am trying this weekend.
Maryann D. says
June 17, 2014 at 5:38 pmI love Girl’s Nights! I would definitely enjoy making this lovely drink and my daughter would like it too.
Kimberly Flickinger says
June 21, 2014 at 4:22 pmThis sounds delicious! I cannot wait to try it! Thank you for your post!