Description
**Ingredients**
– 4 cups blue raspberry drink mix or soda (chilled)
– 2 cups lemon-lime soda (chilled)
– 1/4 cup vanilla syrup or 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
– 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
– 1-2 drops blue food coloring (optional, for enhanced vibrancy)
– Snowflake-shaped mints (for garnish)
– Ice cubes
**Optional Garnishes:**
– Lime slices
– Edible glitter or shimmer powder
**Instructions**
1. **Prepare the Base:** In a large punch bowl, mix the blue raspberry drink, lemon-lime soda, vanilla syrup, and fresh lime juice. Stir gently to combine.
2. **Enhance the Color:** Add a few drops of blue food coloring for a more vivid blue hue, if desired.
3. **Serve:** Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the punch.
4. **Garnish:** Top with snowflake-shaped mints for a frosty touch. Add lime slices or a sprinkle of edible glitter for extra sparkle.
**Tips**
– **DIY Snowflake Mints:** Use snowflake-shaped candy molds to make your own mints with peppermint or vanilla flavor.
– **Glow Effect:** Place LED lights under the punch bowl for a glowing presentation.
– **Boozy Version:** Add a splash of vodka or blue curaçao for an adult-friendly version.
– **Frozen Lime Cubes:** Freeze lime slices in water to make decorative ice cubes that won’t dilute the flavor.