My granny’s holiday desserts had no shortage of green and red maraschino cherries. Southern Thanksgiving Punch
Renae Wilson
My granny’s holiday desserts had no shortage of green and red maraschino cherries. True, they were a garnish of the times, but I also think she just really enjoyed them. As a kid, I was always fascinated by how clear and bright they looked even after they were baked. Whenever I put a slice of fruit cake on my plate, it was like looking into a kaleidoscope.
NGREDIENTS
- 2 cups (475 ml) Southern Comfort Original whiskey
- 2 cups (475 ml) bourbon
- 2 cups (475 ml) Grand Marnier
- 4 cups cold ginger beer, divided
- 1 cup (238 ml) amaretto
- 1/2 cup syrup from maraschino or brandied cherries
- 6 dashes Angostura or orange bitters
- 1 medium orange
- 8 maraschino or brandied cherries, plus more for serving
- Ice
- Candied ginger, for garnish (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
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Place 2 cups Southern Comfort whiskey, 2 cups bourbon, 2 cups Grand Marnier, 2 cups of the cold ginger beer, 1 cup amaretto, 1/2 cup syrup from maraschino or brandied cherries, and 6 dashes Angostura or orange bitters in a 10-cup or larger pitcher. Gently stir to combine.
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Halve and thinly slice 1 medium orange. Add a handful of the orange slices and 8 maraschino or brandied cherries.
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To serve, fill a 10- or 12-ounce glass (such as an old-fashioned glass) halfway with ice. Add 3/4 cup of the punch and top with more cold ginger beer. Garnish with a maraschino or brandied cherry, orange slice, and a small piece of candied ginger if desired.
https://www.thekitchn.com/southern-thanksgiving-punch-recipe-23606684
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