Champagne Punch

This recipe is such a winner; it combines two of my favorite flavors- orange and cranberry.  If you have any bubbly left over from New Year's, here's the best possible way to use it up.  Guaranteed!

Champagne Punch

2 oranges, cut into 1/4 inch thick slices

3 cups cranberry juice, chilled

3/4 cup orange liqueur

2 bottles champagne or sparkling white wine, chilled

2/3 cup frozen cranberries, plus additional for garnish

1. Freeze orange slices and cranberries for about an hour, or until frozen solid.  
2. Meanwhile, chill punch bowl in refrigerator or freezer. 
3. When ready to serve, combine cranberry juice with orange liqueur. 
4. Add champagne, and float frozen oranges and cranberries in the punch.

Notes:

This recipe goes fast, so double it for much festive goodness.  I actually halved it for a small group, and we ran out pretty quickly.  

Garnish your glasses with some of those frozen cranberries, and enjoy!