Every year during my childhood, my parents threw a huge Christmas Eve party. Everyone in the neighborhood was invited, including all the kids, and it was tons of fun. But the thing I remember the most about this party is the punch bowl.
We had family up in South Boston and Cape Cod, and we used to spend our summers on Nantucket. During our visits to New England, my father discovered a cocktail called Bog Fog. After switching up a few ingredients, he came up with the version below that could be served in a large punch bowl (with an ice ring filled with cranberries and orange slices) or it could be served individually in martini glasses lined with sugar. Because of this punch bowl, I think the parents had more fun than the kids. He also made a non-alcoholic version for the kids by substituting Seven-Up for the vodka. This is a fun recipe for any holiday party and don’t skip on the sugared rims–they’re the best part!
I hope you all have a wonderful New Year’s Eve and a Happy 2022!
Bog Fog
This recipe can also be made into a punchbowl drink by quadrupling the ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 cup cranberry juice cocktail
- 1/4 cup vodka
- sugared cranberries or orange slices for garnish
Instructions
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Combine all 3 ingredients in a large measuring cup and stir well.
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Fill glasses halfway with ice and pour the vodka mixture on top. Serve with your favorite garnish, like sugared cranberries or an orange slice.
