Holiday Punch

1 pint Strawberries

2 cups Crushed pineapple

1 cup Mandarin orange pieces

2 cups Apple cider

½ cup Bourbon

½ cup Rum

750 ml Champagne

Cut the tops off of the strawberries. Place the berries, pineapple, and oranges in a food processor or blender. Puree. Mix with the cider, bourbon and rum. Cover and refrigerate overnight. At service time, add the well-chilled champagne to the mixture.

Chill with a block of ice. Serves 10-12.

Tip: This is a great punch to serve at a party because you can make the base the day before.

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