Cranberry Punch

1 cup fresh cranberries
1 12-oz container frozen orange juice, defrosted
1 12-oz container frozen lemonade, defrosted
1 48 oz bottle cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
1 orange, thinly sliced
1 lemon, thinly sliced
1 25.4 oz bottle sparkling apple cider, or 750 ml bottle sparkling wince, chilled

1. Divide cranberries between 2 ice cube trays, fill with water and freeze.

2. In a large bowl, combine all juices and fruit. Chill for at least 6 hours or overnight.

3. Just before serving add cranberry ice cubes and cider or wine to punch; stir well. Transfer to a pitcher and serve right away.

I wanted to try some new recipes for Thanksgiving and this was one of them. It was okay. I was thinking it would be a lot better than it was. I didn't do the ice cubes which was a mistake. I didn't put the ice cubes in for the dinner. Later when I tried it with ice it was definitely a lot better. So use ice cubes!!