Eerie Witch's Brew

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   A smoking cauldron of punch made with grapes and orange peel masquerading as eyeballs and worms.

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   A SERIOUS CAUTION: never touch dry ice; use tongs to handle In a 1 to 2 quart pan, bring 1 cup of cranberry juice and candied ginger to a boil over high heat.

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   Boil, uncovered, about 2 minutes, set aside.

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   With a vegetable peeler, pare peel (colored part only) from oranges; cut peel into thin 2-inch-long worms; or use an Oriental shredder to make long shreds.

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   Add orange peel to cranberry mixture.

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   Cover and chill at least 4 hours or as long as overnight.

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   Juice oranges; put juice in a 6 to 8 quart pan or heavy bowl.

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   Stir in cranberry-ginger mixture, the 3 cups cranberry juice, apple concentrate, limeade, grapes and water.

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   If made ahead, cover and chill up to 2 hours.

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    Add ginger ale and about a 1 pound piece of dry ice (DO NOT put small pieces in punch or cups); ice should smolder at least 30 minutes.

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    Ladle into cups.

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    Add any remaining ice when bubbling ceases.

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    Makes 5 quarts; allow about 1 1/2 cups for a serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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