Juniper's gin punch

18 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
Stephen Ceideburg
1Orange
2Limes
1Water
3cupsGin, chilled
2cupsApricot brandy, chilled
2litresClub soda, chilled
12ouncesFrozen orange juice concentrate

Directions

Slice the orange and limes into thin round slices and line a 4 cup round mold with the slices. Carefully fill the mold with cold water and place in the freezer. Freeze until solid.

Combine gin, brandy, club soda, orange juice concentrate and stir to blend in a punch bowl. Unmold the ice ring and carefully float it in the punch bowl, fruited side up.

From "The Holidays" by John Hadamuscin.

Per serving: 196 calories (1 percent from protein, 29 percent from carbohydrate, 70 percent from alcohol), less than 1 gram protein, 15 grams carbohydrate, 0 fat, 0 cholesterol, 23 milligrams sodium.

Exchanges: ½ fruit.

Makes about 18 servings

From the Portland Oregonian's FOODday, 12/22/93.

Posted by Stephen Ceideburg