Packers Punch Recipe

By
Lance Mayhew
Lance Mayhew
Award-winning mixologist, freelance cocktail columnist, and author of the book "Whisky Made Me Do It."
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Updated on 01/26/23
Packers Punch - Sparkling Whiskey and Lemonade Punch
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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 0 mins
Total: 10 mins
Servings: 8 to 10 servings

This Packers Punch recipe was created for Superbowl XLV in which the Green Bay Packers took the championship title away from the Pittsburgh Steelers in a well-fought game. Though that game took place in 2011, Packers fans can continue to cheer on their team and revel in that win with this easy whiskey punch.

Mixing this drink is very easy. It is reminiscent of some of the recipes that have (misguided as they may be) been labeled as Lynchburg Lemonade. It could be considered a bourbon version of that popular drink that is made in bulk to quench the thirsts of a room full of football fanatics.

For the Packers Punch, you will need just four ingredients: a great whiskey, an orange liqueur, lemonade, and soda. It is refreshing, light, and a perfect complement to spicy chicken wings.

This punch will yield 8-10 servings, so it is easy to make ahead so that you can devote more time to watching the game.

Ingredients

Steps to Make It

  1. Combine all ingredients in a punch bowl.

  2. Add ice, stir to incorporate ingredients.

  3. Serve over ice in a tall glass.

Tips

  • Almost any bourbon or Canadian whiskey will make a great drink, so feel free to choose your favorite. If you want to add a more robust whiskey flavor, you may want to opt for one of the great rye whiskeys. After all, that is a proven favorite for lemon-based drinks.
  • There are many brands of triple sec to choose from and, though not entirely necessary, this drink would be best with an orange liqueur that is in the middle to upper ends of the quality spectrum.
  • Fresh is always best when it comes to lemonade. It is very simple and will take just a little bit longer to make the drink, but your guests will thank you for the effort.
  • To get the 32 ounces of lemonade that this recipe requires you will need 16 ounces of water and 8 ounces each of fresh lemon juice and simple syrup. Count on at least 5-7 large lemons to get that much juice.
  • If you are going to make this punch ahead of time, it will be best to add the soda just before serving to ensure that the punch doesn't go flat in the refrigerator.

How Strong Is Packers Punch?

With all the lemonade and soda, the Packers Punch is surprisingly light at just around 11 percent ABV (22 proof). That puts the strength equivalent to a glass of wine, so you'll want to make sure guests don't have one too many glasses of punch.

Edited by Colleen Graham

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
161 Calories
0g Fat
15g Carbs
0g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8 to 10
Amount per serving
Calories 161
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 6mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Protein 0g
Calcium 7mg 1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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