SWEETHEART PUNCH

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An ice ring with fresh strawberries adds an elegant look to the bowl of this popular punch from Gretchen Montgomery of Marietta, Ohio. She writes, "I got the recipe from a friend 30 years ago and have served it at numerous bridal and baby showers, family reunions, rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions. It's not too tart, not too sweet." As an eye-catching option, use a heart-shaped mold to make the ice ring.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups sliced fresh strawberries, divided
6 cups water, divided
1 can (12 ounces) frozen pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen sweetened sliced strawberries, thawed
1 can (6 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 liters lemon-lime soda, chilled

Steps:

Arrange 1 cup of fresh strawberries in a 4-1/2-cup ring mold; add 2 cups water. Freeze until solid. Top with the remaining fresh strawberries. Slowly pour 1 cup water into mold to almost cover berries. Freeze until solid., In a punch bowl, combine the lemonade concentrate, thawed strawberries, orange juice concentrate and remaining water. Refrigerate until chilled., Just before serving, stir in lemon-lime soda. Unmold ice ring by wrapping the bottom of the mold in a damp hot dishcloth; invert onto a baking sheet. Place fruit side up in punch bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.