Hello 1970, it’s great to see you.
I am the proud new owner of a punch bowl. I’ve never felt the urge to have one before, but something overcame me this year and I couldn’t rest without one.
Since moving to the suburbs, we entertain much more and have greater numbers of people around at once. Primarily the adults are drinking alcoholic stuff, but it is nice to have something else on offer, particularly for the kids, who are all old enough now to be pestering for fizzy drinks.
Like everything else, my policy on soft drink is that ‘everything is ok in moderation’. But at this time of year, with fun parties nearly every night, I’m looking for a bit of an alternative.
So I’m compromising with punch. There’s still sugar and fizz, but it’s slightly diluted and packed full of fruit. Use Christmas cookie cutters to make cute shapes from watermelon and rock melon and you’ve got something pretty appealing. Serve it in small plastic cups and the kids will tend to drink much less than a standard size softdrink can.
This is my current recipe, but I’m sure it will change. My mum favors tea-based recipes, but I like the colour of the cranberry. What about you? Have you got a favourite version? I’m keen to try a few out.
Shhhhhhh. Adults might like to pop a shot of vodka in their glass too.
Cranberry punch
2 parts cranberry juice
1 part ginger beer
1 part lemonade
1 part mineral water
Heaps of berries, rock melon, watermelon & mint (although kids tend to stress about green leaves in their drinks).
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And with that, I’m off for a bit of a blogging break. Thanks so much for supporting my business and blog throughout 2012. It’s been another great year and I wish you and your family all the best for Christmas and the New Year.
xx
Vegie Smugglers 
Fiona Davis said,
December 19, 2012 @ 11:53 am
Yes, who doesn’t love punch! Have a great Christmas. I have enjoyed your blog and the books as well.
wendyblume said,
December 19, 2012 @ 11:54 am
Thanks Fiona. Let me know if there’s any area you want me to cover next year!
Have a great break with your family. x
K Johnston said,
December 19, 2012 @ 1:13 pm
*Cranberry punch*
2 parts cranberry juice 1 part ginger beer 1 part lemonade 1 part mineral water Heaps of berries, rock melon, watermelon & mint (although kids tend to stress about green leaves in their drinks).
Erica said,
December 20, 2012 @ 3:34 pm
Love the watermelon shapes, very cool! 🙂
Kirsty Ross-Bell said,
January 12, 2013 @ 1:07 pm
This was beautiful made it for the family boxing day celebration
wendyblume said,
January 13, 2013 @ 9:50 am
Any variations? I ended up making a lemonade/ginger ale/pineapple juice one recently. tasted good but not as pretty.