This is a delicious make-ahead recipe for an open house. Stir in the ginger ale when the guests arrive. Serve in goblets, high ball glasses, or any pretty clear glasses to show off the festive colours.I had friends over a few nights ago and my friend Neil asked for the recipe. If a guy who is not particularly interested in cooking asks...then I am flattered. This punch served 12 with only 1 glass each..it needs to be in multiples.
They also know of my obsession with blogging and didn't even bat an eye when I was taking photos of my food.
**Sparkling Cranberry Tea Cocktails**
4 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
2 tea bags
2-1/2 cups no-sugar-added cranberry juice or cranberry-raspberry juice
1 cup vodka
1/4 cup Grand Marnier (or other orange-flavoured liqueur)
4 cups ginger ale, chilled
Slices of orange, optional
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Combine 4 cups of water and sugar in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Pour over tea bags. Cover and let stand 5 minutes; discard tea bags. Cool. Stir in juice, vodka, and Grand Marnier; chill.
Gently stir in ginger ale. Serve over ice; garnish with orange slice, if desired.
Serves 12
