CHRISTMAS RECIPES > Christmas Beverages

Holiday Seasoned Sparkler

Makes 2 quarts

Ingredients:

1- 12 ounce bag frozen dark, sweet, pitted cherries
1 liter (33.8 ounces) non alcoholic sparkling cider, well chilled
2 cups cold cranberry juice cocktail
1 cup cold unflavored seltzer water
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Thinly sliced lime for garnish

Method:

Place frozen cherries in a small punch bowl (the frozen cherries eliminate the need for additional ice). Add cider, cranberry juice, seltzer and lime juice. Stir gently to combine. Serve in punch cups - garnish with a lime wheel.