Are you planning a Valentine’s Day party this year? Special Valentine’s Day dinner? School Valentine’s Day room parent? There’s no time to delay. Heart’s day is right around the corner and here’s a Valentine’s Day punch that is sure to be the hit of the party. So easy to make and perfect to serve at any Valentine’s celebration. It’s tasty and decorative in color to go right along with the holiday. Plus, it’s a gluten free!

Get other Valentine ideas on the blog HERE.

This punch definitely packs a punch and kids will love it at the school holiday parties. It has the right amount of cinnamon that is slightly diluted by the sweetness of sugar and fruit flavors. Definitely not too hot for the kids who aren’t fans of spicy things! This punch is also a good one for serving at your holiday dinner with the family. I for one like to make a special dinner for my family on Valentine’s Day and have been known to make heart shaped pizza. The Red Hots punch would pair quite nicely with that meal!

Red Hots Valentine’s Day Punch Recipe

This recipe will serve 18-20

INGREDIENTS
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups water
1/2 cup red hot candies
48 oz (6 cups) Apple Cranberry juice (Ocean Spray Cran-Apple is a good one)
6 oz frozen lemonade (thawed)
2 (6 oz) cans water
2 L ginger ale

DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING VALENTINE’S DAY PUNCH

1. In a large sauce pan, add the sugar, 2 cups water and red hot candies.
2. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the candies are melted. Remove from heat and cool.
3. In a large pitcher, mix together the apple cranberry juice, lemonade, water and ginger ale.
4. Add the cooled red hot mixture and stir until well-blended.
5. Chill or serve over ice.
6. ENJOY!

Looking for a serving bowl for the Red Hots punch? Here’s a classic look that works for any occasion:

It’s available from Walmart HERE.

What’s YOUR favorite punch recipe???

If you liked this Red Hots Valentine’s Day punch recipe then be sure to check out the other dandy recipes HERE. Or the other holiday related ideas HERE.