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 BBS: The GWE BBS [ASV/CIN]
Date: 04-11-08 (44 19)             Number: 400
From: GEORGE VANDER DUSSEN #37     Refer#: NONE
  To: ALL                           Recvd: YES 
Subj: The Best Punch I Ever Had      Conf: (37) Home Cooki
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     Title: Fruit Medley Punch
Categories: Beverages
  Servings: 12

           Della Robbia Ice Ring *            20 oz (2 pk) Frozen

Strawberries**
      3 c  Apricot Nectar, Chilled             3 c  Cold Water
      1 c  Lemon Juice                         6 oz Frozen Orange

JuiceThawed***
      1 c  Sugar                              32 oz Bottle Ginger Ale, Chilled

  *     Ice Ring is optional ** Strawberries are to be the ones frozen in
  syrup and they should be
        partially thawed. *** Frozen Orange Juice should be thawed and no
  water added.  Should be
        concentrate form.
  Prepare Ice Ring, if used in advance.  In a blender container, puree straw-
  berries.  In punch bowl, combine pureed strawberries, apricot nectar,water,
  lemon juice, orange juice concentrate, and sugar; stir until sugar dis-
  solves.  Slowly pour in ginger ale; add Della Robbia Ice Ring, if desired.

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And for the Ice Ring....

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     Title: Della Robbia Ice Ring
Categories: Beverages, Fruits
  Servings:  8

  2 1/2 c  Ginger Ale, Chilled               1/2 c  Lemon Juice
           Fruits *

  *     Fruits should include the following:  Canned apricot halves, drained,
        Seedless Green Grapes, Strawberries, Maraschino Cherries, Strips of
        Orange Peel, Curled, and Mint Leaves.
  In 1-qt measure or pitcher, combine ginger ale and lemon juice.  Pour 2 C
  of the mixture into 1-qt ring mold; freeze.  Arrange fruits, peel, and mint
  leaves in decorative pattern on top of frozen ring.  Carefully pour
  remaining liquid over patterns and freeze.  Makes 1 ice ring for punches.

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