Christmas Morning Breakfast Starter

Christmas morning should be a time to enjoy your family and prepare for the day ahead. When you have little children in your home the day starts early and everyone is excited. This simple breakfast starter of homemade cranberry juice and grapefruit with cherries is an excellent way to begin a new Christmas tradition and start of Christmas right. Fresh Cranberry Juice 1 Pint Cranberries 2 Cups Water 1/3 Cup Sugar 1 Tbs Lemon Juice Slice of lemon as a garnish. Cook the cranberries in water for approximately 5 minutes until the skins split open. Strain the liquid through a cheesecloth or fine strainer. Place the juice in a pan and bring to a boil then add the sugar. Cook for 2 minutes remove from heat and cool. Add the lemon juice. Cool thoroughly and serve with a lemon garnish. Fresh Slice Grapefruit and Maraschino Cherries Pink or Yellow Grapefruit,