| As with many foods, the history of a punch drink is | | | | -Sujeonggwa is a Korean traditional fruit punch and is |
| varied. One source states that its derivation is Persian | | | | made with persimmons, ginger and cinnamon. |
| meaning five, because 5 ingredients were initially | | | | -Feuerzangenbowle is a German drink made with |
| combined to form this concoction. Another source | | | | heated dry wine, cloves, cinnamon sticks and orange |
| states that its origin is British dating back to the | | | | peel. |
| seventeenth century. Punch referred to a cask that | | | | Kool-Aid, the basis for many punches, started as a |
| held 72 gallons of which a punch bowl could made. | | | | fruit flavored liquid concentrate. In 1927, the powder |
| Punch is typically served at parties in large, wide bowls | | | | form was created. Kool-aid as we know it now was |
| known as punch bowls especially around the holidays. | | | | distributed by General Foods as early as 1953. |
| There are many types of punches originating from | | | | This Louisiana Tea Punch Recipe is a great addition to |
| various parts of the world. Hawaiian Punch was | | | | any party. |
| created in 1934 as an ice cream topping. The main | | | | Louisiana Tea Punch Recipe |
| ingredients were original shipped from Hawaii. In the | | | | Ingredients |
| early 1950s, it was discovered that a sweet drink could | | | | - 1 - 12 ounce can Canada Dry Ginger Ale |
| be made by mixing the topping with water. This is the | | | | - 1 - 6 ounce can pineapple juice |
| basis for the drink we know today. Punch drinks are | | | | - 2 1/2 cups Lipton Ice Tea Mix with Lemon |
| very popular in the Caribbean islands. Bajan Punch is | | | | (sweetened), do not add water |
| one of the oldest punches presumably created in | | | | Directions |
| Barbados. Travelers on cruises to the islands | | | | Mix all ingredients in a gallon container. Fill 3/4 full with |
| experience the "Punch of the Day." | | | | water. Add ice. |
| -Agua Loca is a very sweet drink you can experience | | | | Makes a gallon of delicious tea punch. This Punch Drink |
| in Mexico. | | | | is still great no matter where you live! |