Fruit Punch

For a decorative, beautiful, and edible ice ring, follow these simple instructions. Use a Bundt cake pan if you don't have a specialty mold:

• Make the punch as directed.
• Layer slices of fresh oranges and lemons in a ring mold. Add other fruits with contrasting colors like berries, grapes, blueberries, and/or sliced kiwis. Use herbs like mint leaves and edible flowers like violets, rose petals, or pansies for a beautiful look.
• Fill the ring with the punch mixture, or use water if you prefer to make just an ice ring. Place the mold in the freezer.
• Once the ring is frozen, check the level and add another inch of punch or water and continue adding 1 inch at a time until it is as thick as you want.
• When you're ready to serve, place the iced ring in a large punch bowl and add the fruit punch around it.

Other variations for an iced presentation:

• Use ice cube trays and place a strawberry or raspberry in each individual well. Pour ginger ale on top and freeze. Alternatively, you could freeze any piece of fruit in water, like pineapple chunks, cubed apples, or lime wedges.
• Freeze green and red seedless grapes overnight and use those as your ice cubes when serving the punch. Be aware that grapes are a choking hazard for toddlers so know your guests and avoid this presentation if small children are invited.