Sparkling Red Cherry Punch
Courtesy of Cherry Marketing Institute
 
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 5 Min.
Cook Time: n/a
Chill Time: 1 Hr.
What you need:
* 1-1/2 c. tart cherry juice
* 1/2 c. orange juice
* 1/2 c. orange liqueur such as grand mariner, curacao or cointreau
* 1 bottle (750 ml) champagne or sparkling wine
What to do:
1. In a large pitcher, combine cherry juice, orange juice and liqueur. Chill at least 1 hr. or up to 24 hr.
2. Just before serving stir cherry mixture. Tilt pitcher; slowly pour in champagne. Stir gently. Serve in champagne flutes or wine glasses.

For a festive garnish, add a pitted tart cherry and a quartered slice of orange on a cocktail pick to each glass.
Nutritional information:
Calories: 63;   Total Fat: 0g;   Cholesterol: 0mg;   Total Carbs: 8g;   Fiber: 0g;   Protein: 0g;   Sodium: 3mg;