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Mystery Punch with Frozen Hand Recipe - Halloween Recipe

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From Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, CO

The mysterious ingredient in the punch may be the ginger in the fruit juice or it may be the frozen hand. Kids love this so keep this beverage recipe on hand for any party, including Halloween, of course. Plan ahead to freeze the hand.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 quarts cider or apple juice
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate
  • 1 frozen hand (see below)
  • .
  • Frozen Hand:
  • Red, blue or green food coloring
  • Water
  • 1 new disposable plastic or rubber glove (use glove without powdery coating inside)

Preparation:

To Make Punch:
In a large pitcher or glass gallon jar, stir lemon juice and ginger until blended. Add cider or apple juice, water, and orange juice concentrate and stir until blended. Cover and chill at least 1 hour. To serve cold, place punch in a large, chilled punch bowl. Add frozen hand or ice ring. Ladle into punch cups.

To Make Frozen Hand:
Add food color to water until you reach desired color. Fill glove with water, fastening end with a twist tie or rubber band. Hang glove from a shelf in the freezer and freeze overnight. When frozen, pull glove from ice and place "hand" in the punch.

Recipe Source: Cheryl Miller, Fort Collins, CO
Reprinted with permission.

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