Orange Sherbet Party Punch - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. water, divided
2 pkg. (3 oz.) strawberry flavored gelatin
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 (46 oz.) can orange juice
1 c. lemon juice
1/2 gal. orange sherbet, softened
1 (33.8 oz.) bottle ginger ale, chilled

Preparation

Heat 2 cups water to boiling.
Add gelatin and sugar, stirring until dissolved.
Add 2 cups cold water and fruit juices.
Chill until ready to serve.
Just before serving, spoon in sherbet and pour in ginger ale.
Yields 6 1/2 quarts.