How to Make Trash Can Punch
Plan to mix the drink at the party., Clean a brand-new trash can with dish soap and hot water., Pour the Everclear into the trash can., Add the vodka., Add the Hawaiian Fruit Punch into the trash can., Clean the fruit with cold water., Cut and slice...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Plan to mix the drink at the party.
Once filled, the trash can too heavy to move.
It will be easier and less of a hassle to prepare it at the party.The fruit can be prepared ahead of time, and stored in plastic bags or containers. -
Step 2: Clean a brand-new trash can with dish soap and hot water.
Do notuse an old trash can.
Also, you must clean the trash can, even if it is brand new.
Let the trash can air dry before moving on.
The trash can needs to be large enough to hold at least 2 gallons (7.57 liters) of liquid, plus other ingredients, such as ice and fruit. , You will need about two
26.5 ounce (783.7 milliliters) bottles.
If you can't find Everclear, you can also use gin, tequila, rum, or Triple Sec instead., You will need about two
26.5 ounce (783.7 milliliters) bottles of vodka.
If you'd like, you can experiment with flavored vodka as well; choose fruity flavors, such as apple or orange. , You can use the type that comes in cans, or in a large jug.
If you can't find any Hawaiian Fruit punch, you can use another type of fruit punch.
You will need
1.13 gallons (4.28 liters) of fruit punch total. , This fruit will be going into the drink, peels and all, so you need them to be clean. , Some guests may want some pieces of fruit in their cups, so make sure to cut them small enough.
Add the pieces into the trash can.
Cut the watermelon in half, then cut each half into wedges.
Cut the oranges into thin slices.
Cut the stems off the strawberries, but leave the berries whole.
Pull the grapes off the stems, but don't cut them. , This will help all the different alcohols and juices mix together. , The longer the punch sits, the more flavorful it will taste. , You will need about 7 pounds (3.18 grams) of ice.
Don't add the ice too early, or it will melt and weaken the flavor. , Consider having some toothpicks handy, so your guests can use them to pick the fruit pieces out of their cups later. -
Step 3: Pour the Everclear into the trash can.
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Step 4: Add the vodka.
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Step 5: Add the Hawaiian Fruit Punch into the trash can.
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Step 6: Clean the fruit with cold water.
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Step 7: Cut and slice the fruit
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Step 8: and add them to the trash can.
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Step 9: Stir everything with a long-handled spoon.
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Step 10: Leave the mixture to sit for about an hour.This will give the fruit enough time to release their flavors into the alcohol.
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Step 11: Add ice just before the party begins.
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Step 12: Serve the punch using a long-handled ladle.
Detailed Guide
Once filled, the trash can too heavy to move.
It will be easier and less of a hassle to prepare it at the party.The fruit can be prepared ahead of time, and stored in plastic bags or containers.
Do notuse an old trash can.
Also, you must clean the trash can, even if it is brand new.
Let the trash can air dry before moving on.
The trash can needs to be large enough to hold at least 2 gallons (7.57 liters) of liquid, plus other ingredients, such as ice and fruit. , You will need about two
26.5 ounce (783.7 milliliters) bottles.
If you can't find Everclear, you can also use gin, tequila, rum, or Triple Sec instead., You will need about two
26.5 ounce (783.7 milliliters) bottles of vodka.
If you'd like, you can experiment with flavored vodka as well; choose fruity flavors, such as apple or orange. , You can use the type that comes in cans, or in a large jug.
If you can't find any Hawaiian Fruit punch, you can use another type of fruit punch.
You will need
1.13 gallons (4.28 liters) of fruit punch total. , This fruit will be going into the drink, peels and all, so you need them to be clean. , Some guests may want some pieces of fruit in their cups, so make sure to cut them small enough.
Add the pieces into the trash can.
Cut the watermelon in half, then cut each half into wedges.
Cut the oranges into thin slices.
Cut the stems off the strawberries, but leave the berries whole.
Pull the grapes off the stems, but don't cut them. , This will help all the different alcohols and juices mix together. , The longer the punch sits, the more flavorful it will taste. , You will need about 7 pounds (3.18 grams) of ice.
Don't add the ice too early, or it will melt and weaken the flavor. , Consider having some toothpicks handy, so your guests can use them to pick the fruit pieces out of their cups later.
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