A.J.'s Christmas Punch

• Ice (in block form if possible, if not, large chunks)
• 4 oz. Cointreau
• 4 oz. brandy
• 2 oranges, cut into wedges
• 1 cup frozen cranberries (optional)
• 2 bottles chilled champagne

1. Add ice to a large punch bowl.
2. If using chunks (as opposed to a large block of ice), fill the bowl just under half way.
3. Add Cointreau and brandy.
4. Using a ladle or long spoon, stir briefly.
5. Add orange slices and cranberries (if using) and then pour in the champagne.
6. Stir 12 times and let sit for a minute, so the ingredients can get acquainted.

brandy, oranges, frozen cranberries, champagne

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ajs-christmas-punch-recipe.html (may not work)