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.

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