Spiked Sparkling Cranberry Punch.

This weekend we ventured back to Topeka for an ugly Christmas sweater party. I kicked things up a notch this year and decided to dress myself as a Christmas tree. I made it about two hours before I decided it was time to ditch the itch and relax in my turtleneck and cardigan.

Our wonderful hosts served up a delish Spiked Sparkling Cranberry Punch and I’m bringing you the recipe. She altered this recipe slightly and it ended up being the perfect holiday drink for a wintry night in with friends.

Ingredients:
6 cups cranberry juice, chilled
1 1/2 cups orange juice, chilled
1 cup pineapple juice, chilled
3 cups ginger ale, chilled (I also think it would be great with 7UP or Sprite)
1 orange, cut into slices
1 cup cranberries
3/4 a liter of vodka (or less, depending on how boozy you plan to get)
Ice cubes

Prep:
Combine all ingredients in a serving bowl or pitcher (I really like the shape of this one and this bowl could double as a punch holder when it isn’t on salad duty)
Serve over ice
Drink up!