Thanksgiving Grog

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Thanksgiving Grog
Yield: Makes 24 servings (about 5 ounces each)
Vary the fruits and colors in the ice ring for the holiday–let your imagination be your guide.
Ingredients:
Thanksgiving Ice Ring (recipe follows)

1
can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

2
quarts cranberry juice cocktail

1
quart apple cider

1/2
cup instant orange-flavored breakfast drink

1/4
teaspoon red food coloring (optional)

1
bottle (1 liter) lemon-lime soda



Preparation:
1.
The day before serving, prepare Thanksgiving Ice Ring; freeze until firm.

2.
When ready to serve, combine all remaining ingredients except soda in large punch bowl; stir to blend well. Pour in soda.

3.
Unmold ice ring; float in punch.


Variation: For adult parties, stir in 1 cup vodka and 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur with the apple cider, if desired.



Thanksgiving Ice Ring

Yield: Makes 1 ice ring
Ingredients:
1
medium seedless orange, cut into wedges

1/2
to 3/4 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries

3
cups apple cider



Preparation:
1.
Arrange fruits on bottom of 3-1/2-cup ring mold; fill with cider. Freeze until solid, about 8 hours or overnight. To unmold, dip bottom of mold briefly in hot water.






This recipe appears in: Fall