Cranberry and Orange-Sherbet Punch

Submitted by Queen Dana

"From Martha Stewart Living magazine, published Dec. 2008"

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 6 1⁄2 cups water
• 2 (12 ounce) bags fresh cranberries, plus more for skewers
• 3⁄4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 ounce whipping-quality pasteurized egg white, lightly beaten
• 1⁄4 cup superfine sugar
• 1 liter club soda
• 1 1⁄4 cups vodka, chilled (optional)
• 2 pints Orange sherbet, softened slightly

directions

1. Bring water and cranberries to a boil in a large pot. Reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes. Strain into a large punch bowl, pressing gently on solids. Discard solids. Add granulated sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves. Cover, and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
2. Thread several cranberries onto each of 12 small skewers. Brush with egg white, and sprinkle with superfine sugar. Let dry on a nonstick baking mat.
3. Add club soda, and vodka if using, to bowl. Top with sherbet, and serve with cranberry skewers.