Feliz Navidad Punch

Feliz Navidad...I want to wish you a Merry Christmas!

'Tis the season for being merry, experiencing joy, spending time with friends and family, and hearing every Christmas song possible. This is one of my favorites - I can't help but sing along! I've deviated from Brussels sprouts for this final series post (I hope you are thanking me!) as I couldn't imagine creating a drink or dessert with them. So, instead, I'm celebrating the season with a rainbow drink. It's perfect for the Christmas holiday.

This punch combines pomegranate, orange, and lime juice with tequila and orange liquor for a festive mix of citrus and salt. I say salt because tequila has a nice briny quality to it (hence why we add salt to margaritas) and it's noticeable in this cocktail. Hearkening back to earlier times I serve this drink in a punch bowl with a citrus ice ring. And, finish it off with a lime-sugar rim. I suggest serving this up in a margarita glass. Cheers to a happy holiday season and Merry Christmas!

Ingredients - Serves 10-12
Punch:
2 (32 oz.) Bottles 100% Pomegranate Juice
1/2 C Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice (2 oranges)
1/4 C Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice (2 Limes)
1 1/2 C Silver Tequila
1/2 C Orange Flavored Liquor (suggest Cointreau)

Ice Ring & Garnish:
1 Orange, sliced into rings
1 Lime, sliced into rings
Garnish: granulated sugar & lime zest

Directions
Make the ice ring: Place the sliced orange and lime into a bundt pan. Fill halfway with cold water and freeze.

Make the punch: Combine the pomegranate, orange, and lime juice in a pitcher. Add the tequila and orange liquor, stir. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Note: Zest the lime prior to juicing to use for the garnish!

Serve: Pour the punch into a bowl and carefully add the ice ring. Mix the sugar and lime zest in a shallow dish. Wet the rim of a margarita glass (or other), press into the lime sugar, and ladle in the punch. Cheers to the holiday season! Enjoy!!