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Beverage: Glacier Punch (Alcoholic) - 20

Source of Recipe

75 Years of All-Time Favorites (Better Homes & Gardens)


List of Ingredients

2 cups raspberry-, cherry-, or citrus-flavored vodka, chilled
2/3 cup orange liqueur
2 tablespoons kirsch
4 cups ice cubes
1 (750-ml) bottle sparkling wine or champagne, chilled
2 cups sparkling water, chilled
sugar (optional)
1 recipe Raspberry Brittle (see below)



Recipe

In a medium punch bowl, combine vodka, orange liqueur, kirsch, and ice cubes. To preserve carbonation, carefully pour sparkling wine or champagne and sparkling water down side of bowl. If desired, sweeten to taste with a little sugar. Top with some chunks of Raspberry Brittle (see below).

YIELD: About 20 (4-ounce servings)

Raspberry Brittle---

Pour 1 cup water into bottom of 15 X 10 X 1-inch baking pan with sides (or use a 13 X 9 X 2-inch baking pan). Sprinkle surface of water evenly with about 1/2 cup edible flowers (such as marigolds, calendula, violets, pansies, or dianthus). Sprinkle surface of water evenly with 1 cup fresh raspberries or other fresh fruit. Freeze 3 hours or overnight. To unmold, allow to stand at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes or till ice can be removed. Remove from pan and break into large chunks. Place in punch just before serving.