Spring Entertaining
Southern Socials
The Party-Punch Ice Ring
Spring welcomes a host of celebratory worthy affairs. From bridal showers to garden parties, each deserves a special sipper that calls to be served in punch cups. If traditional glasses are difficult to locate, a modern wine glass with simple, clean lines can be used as they are low & wide with approximately an 8-oz capacity. To keep the beverage well chilled during the gathering, a beautiful ice ring can be prepared in advance & added to the punch bowl just before guests arrive. Ice rings can be molded in just about anything & a good one need not be complex. A variety of bright seasonal fruits, berries & even fresh herbs can be arranged in the container then filled with anything from lemonade to juices. Once frozen & added to the punch bowl, the ice ring not only maintains the temperature, but it gently flavors the sipper further as it melts. Learn how to make the quintessential accessory to any afternoon reception, the party-punch ice ring.
Strawberry-Lemon Ice Ring
makes 1
10 to 12 strawberries
1 large lemon, thinly sliced
3 cups lemonade
Slice the stems away from the strawberries creating a straight line. Do not hull. Cut some of the berries in half & cut several into slices. Arrange the lemon slices & the strawberries in a decorative pattern in a 14-cup bundt cake pan. Carefully pour the lemonade down the side of the inside of the pan to keep the design in place. Freeze the mixture 12 hours. Fill a large prep bowl halfway up the sides with hot water. Submerge the base of the bundt pan in the water until the ice ring begins to loosen from the sides. Place the ice ring in the punch bowl. Pour the main beverage recipe around it.
FROM THE SOUTHERN HOSTESS OF BUTTERMILK LIPSTICK
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How To Make The Party-Punch Ice Ring
The punch bowl is most certainly a focal point of many southern socials as it not only provides a welcome refreshment but it generally has a storied history dating back several generations within the family. The bowls can be made from silver with exquisite designs etched in them or crystal versions ranging from simple to more complex. But every southern woman knows it is the ice ring that truly crowns these beauties from the inside out for any celebratory gathering.
The Technique
Punch can be made from just about anything your so please. A simple bottle of champagne can be dressed for any occasion with this particular combination of flavors but fresh, fruity & sparkly are always good starting points. A few pieces of equipment will be needed in order to complete the task. Read through the recipe instructions before beginning. Here’s what you should know.
No. 1
Slice the stems away from the strawberries creating a straight line. Do not hull. Cut some of the berries in half & cut several into slices. Arrange the lemon slices & the strawberries in a decorative pattern in a 14-cup bundt cake pan.
No. 2
Carefully pour the lemonade down the side of the pan to keep the design in place. Freeze the mixture 12 hours. Fill a large prep bowl halfway up the sides with hot water. Submerge the base of the bundt pan in the water until the ice ring begins to loosen from the sides. Place the ice ring in the punch bowl. Pour the main beverage recipe around it.
The Tune
“Girl Talk” Julie London
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