Pumpkins aren't just for pies or Halloween decorations. These large, orange gourds - while naturally sweet - also work well in savory dishes. They pair well with poultry and pork (and especially bacon) and their creamy-when-cooked texture blends easily into soups.
The Big Punch
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serves/makes:
ready in:
under 30 minutes
under 30 minutes
1 review
ingredients
2 bottles (40 ounce size) cranberry cocktail, well chilled
1 can (6 1/4 ounce size) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 can (6 1/4 ounce size) frozen grapefruit juice concentrate, thawed
1 can (6 1/4 ounce size) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
2 bottles (750 ml size) club soda, chilled
2 bottles (750 ml size) ginger ale, chilled
ice cubes, optional
directions
Combine the cranberry juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, and lemonade in a punch bowl. Mix well.
The punch can be made up until this point and chilled until serving time. When ready to serve, stir in the club soda and ginger ale (and ice cubes, if desired). Serve immediately.
recipe tips
Adding alcohol
Add a bottle of rum or vodka (750 ml size) along with the juices, if desired.
nutrition data
106 calories, 0 grams fat, 27 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams protein per serving. This recipe is low in sodium. This recipe is low in fat.
The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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reviews & comments
December 31, 2007
We served this punch both with and without vodka at an open house. We also had wine, soft drinks, water, and coffee available. This punch was by far the most popular; everyone loved it. The only problem I had was finding frozen grapefruit juice concentrate. After checking several stores, including a specialty store, I gave up and bought bottled grapefruit juice made from concentrate. I then altered the recipe by reducing the amount of club soda proportionately. It was the hit of the party and a recipe I will use again!