Mardi-Gras Punch

1 ice ring 1 40 oz. bottle grape juice (more if making ice ring) 1 48 oz can pineapple juice (more if making ice ring) 2 liter bottle of ginger ale or lemon-lime soda 2 oranges 2 limes 1 fifth Vodka (optional)

Ice Ring Note: Freezing an ice ring out of pineapple and/or grape juice, instead of water, keeps the punch from getting diluted as the evening wears on. I usually like to make a couple of rings in advance of the party, so I can freshen up the punch if needed. Follow this link for more fabulous Mardi-Gras ideas and recipes! Makes 8-9 quarts Slice oranges and limes in thin round slices. Set aside. Place ice ring in bottom of punch bowl, add juices, then soda and (if desired) vodka. Float orange and limes slices on top and serve.