Ingredients
2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries2 cups sugar2 cups water1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground cloves1 liter ginger ale, chilled4 cups cold water2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled1 cup lemon juiceOptional: Mint leaves and additional fresh or frozen cranberries
Preparation
In a large saucepan, combine the first 5 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until cranberries are softened. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; process until smooth. If desired, strain through a fine-mesh strainer. Pour into a 6-cup ring mold. Freeze until solid.
Just before serving, wrap bottom of mold in a hot damp dishcloth; invert onto a baking sheet and lift off mold. Place ice ring in punch bowl. Gently stir in ginger ale, cold water, pineapple juice and lemon juice. If desired, serve with mint leaves and additional cranberries.
