Caren McSherry’s Party Punch

This wonderful recipe originates with Canada’s Caren McSherry, owner of The Gourmet Warehouse in Vancouver, which I consider a candy store for cooks. Each time I visit that store, I learn how many things I didn’t know I needed!

Caren McSherry’s Party Punch:

1 - 12-oz. (355 mL) can frozen orange juice concentrate (undiluted)

1 - 12-oz. (355 mL) can frozen grapefruit concentrate (undiluted)

1 - 12-oz. (355 mL) can frozen pink lemonade concentrate (undiluted)

2 - 40-oz. (1.2 L each) bottles cranberry cocktail 

2 - 25 oz. (750 mL each) bottles ginger ale

2 - 25 oz. (750 mL each) bottles soda water

Vodka or rum, to taste (optional; I use about 5 cups, or 1.2 L)

Ice cubes

Whisk the undiluted concentrates together in a large punch bowl or spigot-pour container. Add vodka or rum, if desired. Add ice cubes just before serving.