SPARKLING PUNCHES

Choose the color and flavor to match the menu and occasion. To chill punches, furnish ice cubes in an ice bucket or add a decorative ice ring.

APRICOT GOLD SPARKLER

  • 1 (46 oz.) bottle apricot nectar, chilled
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle Kristian Regále Swedish Style Apple Sparkler, chilled
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle Kristian Regále Swedish Style Peach or Pear Sparkler, chilled

In large punch bowl, combine all ingredients just before serving.

Amount: 24 (1/2 cup) servings.

POMEGRANATE RED SPARKLER

  • 1 (64 oz.) bottle cranberry juice, chilled
  • 2 (750 ml) bottle Kristian Regále Swedish Style Lingonberry-Apple Sparkler, chilled

In large punch bowl, combine all ingredients just before serving.

Amount: 28 (1/2 cup) servings.

PURPLE BLUEBERRY-CURRANT SPARKLER

  • 1 (64 oz.) bottle blueberry and grape juice cocktail, chilled
  • 2 (750 ml) bottle Kristian Regále Swedish Style Black Currant Sparkler, chilled

In large punch bowl, combine all ingredients just before serving.

Amount: 28 (1/2 cup) servings.

RED HOT CIDER

Nice cold weather and holiday drink for a group.

  • 1 (64 oz.) bottle 100% raspberry juice
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle Kristian Regále Swedish Style Pomegranate-Apple Sparkler
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle Kristian Regále Swedish Style Lingonberry-Apple Sparkler
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle Kristian Regále Swedish Style Pear Sparkler
  • 5 small cinnamon sticks
  • 2 tbsp. whole cloves
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • -cinnamon sticks

In large electric coffee maker, combine first four ingredients. In coffee maker basket, place cinnamon sticks, cloves and orange slices; perk according to coffee maker directions. When finished perking, remove basket; discard contents. To Serve: Pour into clear glass cups with handles; garnish with cinnamon sticks, if desired.

Amount: 18 (1 cup) servings.

Tip: If a large electric coffee maker is not available, the cider drink can be made in a large stock pot. Combine all ingredients; heat on stove top.

CRIMSON SIPPER

Pretty red party drink served in cocktail glasses.

  • 1 (46 oz.) bottle cran-raspberry juice cocktail, chilled
  • 1 (750 ml) bottle Kristian Regále Swedish Style Pomegranate-Apple Sparkler, chilled
  • 1 lime
  • 3 tbsp. red colored decorative or rimmer sugar
  • -whole fresh cranberries
  • -sliced star fruit
  • -fruit kabobs

In large 2-qt. clear glass pitcher, combine juice and sparkler. Sprinkle colored sugar on a flat plate. Moisten rim of martini-style or champagne flute with lime wedge. Dip rim of glass in sugar. To Serve: Pour juice mixture over ice in each glass; add garnish, if desired.

Amount: 9 (1 cup) servings.