Poinsettia Punch Recipe

• 8 (1/4-inch-thick) orange slices, from about 2 oranges, for garnish
• 2/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, for garnish
• 3 cups chilled cranberry juice
• 3/4 cup chilled Cointreau
• 2 (750-milliliter) bottles chilled brut sparkling wine or champagne

1. Place the orange slices in a single layer on a baking sheet or dish and freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
2. Place the fresh cranberries, if using, in a single layer on another baking sheet or dish and freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
3. Meanwhile, place a punch bowl in the freezer or refrigerator to chill.
4. When ready to serve, place the cranberry juice and Cointreau in the punch bowl and stir to combine.
5. Add the sparkling wine or champagne.
6. Float the frozen orange slices and cranberries in the punch and serve immediately.

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Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/poinsettia-punch-29119 (may not work)