CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY PUNCH

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Every year my grandma made her zingy punch for our Christmas Eve feast. -Helen Roland, Miami, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
2 cups sugar
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 liter ginger ale, chilled
4 cups cold water
2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled
1 cup lemon juice
Optional: Mint leaves and additional fresh or frozen cranberries

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until cranberries are softened. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; process until smooth. If desired, strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold. Freeze until solid., Just before serving, wrap bottom of mold in a hot damp dishcloth; invert onto a baking sheet and lift off mold. Place ice ring in punch bowl. Gently stir in ginger ale, cold water, pineapple juice and lemon juice. If desired, serve with mint leaves and additional cranberries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 6mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (35g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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