Sparkling Cranberry Apple Cider Punch

For 8 Cups (2 quarts), Sparkling Cranberry Apple Cider Punch keeps the list centered on fresh cranberries, water and granulated sugar. Set aside about 15 minutes.

• Yield 8 Cups (2 quarts)
• Ready in 15 minutes
• Prep 10 minutes
• Cook 5 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 4 cups chilled apple cider
• 2 cups ginger ale (chilled)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cups cranberry juice (chilled)
• Crushed ice

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries and water and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the cranberries pop and split. Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar. Let cool to room temperature (or chill in the refrigerator).
2. In a 2-quart pitcher, pour in the cranberry mixture. Add the apple cider, ginger ale, lemon juice and cranberry juice. Mix.
3. Serve in cups with crushed ice.

Give it a minute off the heat, then serve it while it is still hot.