New Year's Day Punch

Ingredients

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[*]2 cups frozen blackberries
[*]4 thin orange slices, cut in half
[*]4 thin lemon slices, cut in half
[*]12 fresh mint sprigs
[*]4 cups cranberry juice
[*]2 cups apple cider
[*]2 cups pear juice
[*]6 cups soda water

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Method

Place the blackberries, citrus slices, and mint leaves in a ringed cake pan. Fill the pan half full with cold water; freeze until solid (about 2 hours). Combine the remaining ingredients in a large punch bowl. Unmould the frozen fruit and mint ring and place in the middle of the bowl. It will keep your punch nice and cold.

Serving Suggestions

Serve the punch with a selection of the fine appetizers, such as Brie and Chutney Filo Bundles; Cocktail Meatballs; Mini Ham, Cheddar and Asparagus Melts; and Mini Shrimp Cakes with Chili Cumin Mayo.