Deep Blue Vodka Punch
If you are a fan of shark foods and drinks, you should never miss this Deep Blue Vodka Punch. It’s a pretty and flavorful mix of strawberry fruit roll-ups, blue Hawaiian punch vanilla ice cream, sprite, and vanilla vodka. I love serving it at friend gatherings and holidays. Luckily, it satisfies all my guests. And you, ready to make a punch of your own?
12
servings15
minutesThis deep blue vodka punch is one of my favorite drinks for small parties. It’s also great to serve at any time.
Ingredients
4 c. Blue Hawaiian Punch
4 c. sprite
3 c. Vanilla Vodka
2 strawberry fruit roll-ups
4 c. vanilla ice cream
1 gummy shark, if desired
Directions
- Prepare a Bundt pan lined with plastic wrap and grease with nonstick cooking spray.
- Lay fruit roll-ups perpendicular to each other in pan to create an “X”.
- Fill Bundt pan halfway with ice cream.
- Cut fruit roll-ups and tuck them over the ice cream to create a full stripe. Place in the freezer to harden, at least 3 hours and up to overnight.
- Add Hawaiian Punch, Sprite and vodka to a punch bowl, stir to combine.
- Add gummy shark if using and stir to combine. Unmold life preserver and add it to punch just before serving.
Recipe Video
Source: https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a54243/shark-punch-recipe/
Notes
Deep Blue Vodka Punch is a party-style mixed drink built around a bright blue punch base with a frozen ice cream centerpiece. Blue Hawaiian Punch, lemon-lime soda, and vanilla vodka are stirred together in a large bowl, while vanilla ice cream and strawberry fruit roll-ups are frozen in a Bundt pan to create a floating ring. The frozen insert is added just before serving to keep the punch cold and visually striking.
The recipe works because the ice cream slowly melts into the punch, adding creaminess without watering it down too quickly. Using fruit roll-ups frozen into the ice cream creates color contrast and helps the centerpiece hold its shape. The sweetness of Hawaiian Punch and Sprite balances the vanilla vodka, keeping the overall flavor mild and approachable.
This punch is well suited for gatherings since most of the prep can be done ahead of time. The ice cream ring can be frozen hours in advance, leaving only mixing and assembly at serving time. Leftover punch can be refrigerated, though the texture is best while the ice cream is still partially frozen. Decorations like gummy candy are optional and can be adjusted without affecting the base recipe.