Name: Pretty Petal Punch
Yield: Makes 20 servings
Ingredients: One 64-ounce carton guava juice; One 2-liter bottle ginger ale; Ice cube or shaped mold, like a heart or ring; Pink rose petals

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Pretty Petal PunchJonelle Weaver

Editor's note: This recipe is from Michele Adams's and Gia Russo's book Wedding Showers: Ideas & Recipes for the Perfect Party.

Floating petals on top of this pretty punch adds color to the buffet table. Make sure you choose flowers that haven't been sprayed with chemicals.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 20 servings

Ingredients

One 64-ounce carton guava juice

One 2-liter bottle ginger ale

Ice cube or shaped mold, like a heart or ring

Pink rose petals

Preparation

Pour the guava juice and ginger ale into a large punch bowl. Add enough cubes to cover surface, and float rose petals on top.

Wedding Showers: Ideas & Recipes for the Perfect Party

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