Festive Strawberry Slushy Punch~With, Or Withour Champagne

I served this at a Christmas Open House one year and 
it was consumed faster than the desserts of appetizers. 
It is really a delightful punch!

Berried Treasure Slushy Punch

2 1/2 cups sugar

6 cups water

2 3-ounce packages of strawberry flavored Jell-O

1 46-fluid ounce can of pineapple juice

2/3 cup lemon juice

1 quart orange juice

2 2-liter bottles of 7-Up

• Bring the sugar, water, and strawberry Jell-O to a boil in a large saucepan; boil for three minutes.

• Stir in the pineapple juice, lemon juice, and orange juice.

• Divide the mixture into two separate containers and freeze (May use decorative gelatin mold)

• Combine the contents of 1 container with one bottle of the 7-Up in a punch bowl.  Stir until slushy.

• Repeat with the remaining portion as needed.

This punch is delightful when added to champagne in a champagne glass.  Add a cranberry and mint sprig for a Christmassy look! Or, add a flower or strawberry with a mint sprig. It is absolutely delightful!