I am the punch master! Growing up, I always looked forward to Grandma’s punch, served only at special occasions. It was cranberry-licious and very refreshing. There was a frozen lemonade ring that kept the punch chilled without watering it down. We, the grandkids, enjoyed dipping the ladle in the center of the ring and bathing the icy lemonade with cranberry goodness. As an adult, I am the punch master of the family and host the majority of the holidays in my home. Every Christmas, I make sure to freeze two lemonade rings in anticipation of the guests’ descent upon the tasty drink. So you see, I am no stranger to freezing lemonade for use as ice that will preserve the integrity of the beverage. When preparing to host a backyard barbecue for approximately fifty guests, I found myself ... [Read More]